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A3 JJV

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,568 mi
Last recorded58,568 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JJV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber csing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the bottom of the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear floor pan corroding

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,353 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the bottom of the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 57,353 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the bottom of the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in th bottom of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,996 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 52,996 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 51,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,093 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,065 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 49,065 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,135 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

heat shield on catalyst exhaust deteriated

Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,066 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

heat shield on catalyst exhaust deteriated

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,454 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all rear arms corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate slightly distorted.battery loose.n/s/r wheel arch slightly rusty.some brake pipes coated ib grease and unable to check fully,others rusty in places.slight noise from both rear wheel bearings/brakes? brake hose ends rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2010 43,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate slightly distorted.battery loose.n/s/r wheel arch slightly rusty.some brake pipes coated ib grease and unable to check fully,others rusty in places.slight noise from both rear wheel bearings/brakes? brake hose ends rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2009 41,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear wheel arch very rusty,most brake pipes rusty or coated in grease and unable to inspect.battery insecure,slight play in near side front wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear wheel arch very rusty,most brake pipes rusty or coated in grease and unable to inspect.battery insecure,slight play in near side front wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,381 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2008 40,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres lightly cracked

exhaust rusty and slightly blowing at joint

most brake hose ends rusty

n/s/r arch rusty

rear diff oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,839 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake hose ends rusty, †all other brake pipes rusty. †near side windscreen washer poor. †power steering belt cracked. †both rear tyres starting to crack and low on tread. †near side rear wheel arch rusty.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,621 miles

aux belt cracking

front brake pipes corroding

front prop coupling u/s

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nsr hand brake effort slightly down

osf tyre on limit

rear flexy ends corroding

rear tyres perished and near limit

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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A3 JJV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 119,690 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 JJV, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 JJV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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