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A5 PTU

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,003 mi
Last recorded197,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2010 197,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 159,968 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 157,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 154,761 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 147,030 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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A5 PTU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A5 PTU, 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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What year was A5 PTU registered?

A5 PTU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is A5 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 PTU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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