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845 RA

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,239 mi
Last recorded76,239 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration845 RA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,239 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,194 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 76,076 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

•Minor oil leak from engine

•Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2019 75,962 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,864 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 75,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 27 May 2015 74,207 miles

ABS light on when car driven into lane. Normal function when tested though

All tyres are cracking

Minor oil leak from engine

Minor winscreen damage

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2015 74,207 miles

ABS light on when car driven into lane. Normal function when tested though

All tyres are cracking

Minor oil leak from engine

Minor winscreen damage

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 72,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,232 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,989 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 67,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 66,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 64,129 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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845 RA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 845 RA, 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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What year was 845 RA registered?

845 RA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 845 RA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 845 RA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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