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190 PUR

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,611 mi
Last recorded42,611 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration190 PUR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 42,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,415 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 42,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 42,134 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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190 PUR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 125,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 190 PUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 190 PUR?

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What year was 190 PUR registered?

190 PUR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 17 June 1986.

Is 190 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 190 PUR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 190 PUR have outstanding finance?

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