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B121 XRJ

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,550 mi
Last recorded75,550 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 XRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,550 miles

heavy oil leak

offside wing mirror insecure

play in steering joints

rear diff oil leak

rear discs heavily pitted and corroded

rear exhaust box mounting rubber missing

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2012 75,543 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

heavy oil leak

offside wing mirror insecure

play in steering joints

rear diff oil leak

rear discs heavily pitted and corroded

rear exhaust box mounting rubber missing

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2011 72,328 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 63,522 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 63,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a screw in sidewall

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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B121 XRJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B121 XRJ, 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 B121 XRJ registered?

B121 XRJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 12 February 1985.

Is B121 XRJ safe to buy?

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