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1680 MC

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,342 mi
Last recorded54,342 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1680 MC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 54,340 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 54,338 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 54,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 54,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 54,279 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 54,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 54,220 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,150 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 54,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,099 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,044 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,984 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,977 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 53,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,646 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,956 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,938 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,037 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,751 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 47,237 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,720 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,881 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 39,937 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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1680 MC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 112,627 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 1680 MC, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1680 MC registered?

1680 MC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is 1680 MC safe to buy?

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