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A1 VBX

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,052 mi
Last recorded69,052 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VBX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,052 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 69,044 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 66,561 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 64,353 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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A1 VBX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 106,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 VBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 E typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 VBX registered?

A1 VBX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 23 August 1984.

Is A1 VBX safe to buy?

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