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A4 FWW

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,389 mi
Last recorded168,389 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E117,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 168,389 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 168,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 158,463 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 158,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheels close to wing when turning

front exhaust bracket corroding

n/s & o/s front windows will not open

slight corrosion on both rear discs

Pass 19 May 2006 156,750 miles

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

advanced corrosion on both rear arches

damage to n/s front wheel rim

differant size tyres on front and rear axles

front bumper cracked

fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 May 2006 156,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

differant size tyres on front & back axles

front bumper damaged

fuel pipes corroded

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 FWW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 117,052 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 FWW, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 FWW registered?

A4 FWW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 25 March 1987.

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