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A829 BKU

1984 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

225,147 mi
Last recorded225,147 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190112,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA829 BKU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 225,147 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 225,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 225,137 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive small leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 225,137 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive small leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 224,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 224,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 224,519 miles

Nearside Front upper mount has slight movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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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A829 BKU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 112,294 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 A829 BKU, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A829 BKU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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