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1961 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,998 mi
Last recorded18,998 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1961 Mercedes-benz 19038,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration229 CLU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1961
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 18,998 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,919 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,621 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

front and rear chassis slight surface corrosion and flaking paint

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Feb 2011 18,618 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres becoming slightly perished

bulk head becoming slightly corroded and flaking paint

front and rear chassis slight surface corrosion and flaking paint

offside rear bump stop missing

rev counter not working

Fail 26 Jun 2007 13,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipes rusty

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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229 CLU is a 1961 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 38,400 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 229 CLU, 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 65 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 229 CLU registered?

229 CLU is a 1961 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 December 1961.

Is 229 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 229 CLU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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