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A4 FJO

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

194,036 mi
Last recorded194,036 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 194,036 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near drain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 188,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 182,338 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 182,130 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 178,318 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2019 172,457 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 165,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre treads worn on outer edges

topped up low oil

Pass 18 Apr 2017 158,612 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn at front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 158,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn at front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,243 miles

baffles loose in exhaust

Fail 14 Apr 2016 152,243 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

baffles loose in exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2015 146,264 miles

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

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

windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Apr 2014 139,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 133,290 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 133,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 127,193 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 120,092 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 120,092 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 113,772 miles

slight leak on n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 101,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 94,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,499 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 88,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A4 FJO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A4 FJO, 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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A4 FJO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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