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A8 ABS

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

175,412 mi
Last recorded175,412 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ABS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 175,412 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 175,412 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 175,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 4 Aug 2005 174,920 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 174,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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A8 ABS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 122,427 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 A8 ABS, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 ABS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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