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B136 LAO

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

268,956 mi
Last recorded268,956 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D142,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB136 LAO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 268,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch holded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 263,175 miles

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

advise oil leak from diff

Pass 16 Jun 2022 263,088 miles

advise dents in roof

advise slight noise from from os wheel bearing when spun

Pass 9 Apr 2021 262,370 miles

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

certain structural and prescribed areas heavily under sealed

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2021 262,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

certain structural and prescribed areas heavily under sealed

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2008 262,230 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 262,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 253,766 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 243,296 miles

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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B136 LAO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B136 LAO, 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 B136 LAO registered?

B136 LAO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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