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A540 TYV

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,201 mi
Last recorded82,201 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA540 TYV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 82,201 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,801 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 76,801 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 68,032 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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A540 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A540 TYV, 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 A540 TYV registered?

A540 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 26 January 1984.

Is A540 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A540 TYV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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