MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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An item not tested (Manual)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B159 LHH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B159 LHH, 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 B159 LHH registered?
B159 LHH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B159 LHH safe to buy?
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