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B118 NLO

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,000 mi
Last recorded105,000 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D142,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB118 NLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,000 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 105,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,651 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 97,249 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 94,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 91,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf mudflap insecure

Fail 17 May 2011 91,020 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf mudflap insecure

Pass 11 May 2010 74,643 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 74,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,698 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 63,016 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 63,016 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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B118 NLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 142,273 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B118 NLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B118 NLO registered?

B118 NLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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