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A9 KEO

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,847 mi
Last recorded136,847 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E117,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KEO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2011 136,847 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

corrosion on n/s/f inner wring

n/s/r door won't open from outside

rear dics worn

Pass 10 May 2010 210,281 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 210,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 206,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 200,398 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 200,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 189,067 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 188,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 177,646 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 177,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

emitting slight blue smoke

oil leak

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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A9 KEO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A9 KEO, 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.

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A9 KEO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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