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B106 NLO

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,078 mi
Last recorded121,078 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB106 NLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 121,078 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 121,057 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2011 118,463 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 115,891 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 113,290 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 16 Feb 2009 113,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Feb 2008 110,974 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 107,660 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 14 Feb 2007 107,660 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

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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B106 NLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 116,430 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B106 NLO, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B106 NLO registered?

B106 NLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B106 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B106 NLO shows 9 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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