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B160 YRN

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,307 mi
Last recorded89,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2005
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB160 YRN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2005 89,307 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 88,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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B160 YRN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B160 YRN, 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 B160 YRN registered?

B160 YRN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B160 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B160 YRN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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