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A506 FPD

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,940 mi
Last recorded47,940 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA506 FPD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,940 miles

front shocker dust covers missing

good chassis for year

osf lower ball joint boot splitting

slight bind osf brake

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,940 miles

osf brake binding

rear brake hose ferrels corroded

Pass 16 May 2015 47,940 miles

front shocker dust covers missing

osf ball joint boot cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated

corrosion forming around rear sill panel areas

head light washers not working

near side rear brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 47,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to clearly see brake pads

Pass 24 May 2011 47,940 miles

unable to clearly see brake pads

Pass 18 May 2010 47,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,940 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,940 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 47,940 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,940 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A506 FPD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A506 FPD, 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 A506 FPD registered?

A506 FPD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A506 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A506 FPD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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