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B161 RAN

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,576 mi
Last recorded101,576 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 RAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 100,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 98,667 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,883 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,680 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 88,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,737 miles

advise brakes,steeering,suspension and fuel system components all corroding

advise chassis starting to corrode

advise exhaust rear box , corroded and slight blow

advise front screen chipped

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,996 miles

advise brakes,steering,suspension and chassis components all corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front inner wing-chassis corroding

advise lower sill panels-wheel arches corroding

advise metal fuel and brake pipes starting to corrode

advise near side front and off side rear jacking point blocks missing

advise rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2014 81,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front inner wing-chassis corroding

advise lower sill panels-wheel arches corroding

advise metal fuel and brake pipes starting to corrode

advise near side front and off side rear jacking point blocks missing

advise rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and fuel system components all corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise off side door mirror body damaged

advise off side lower sill panel starting to corrode

advise rear diff weeping

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise chassis starting to corrode

advise exhaust and suspension components all corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise chassis starting to corrode

advise exhaust and suspension components all corroding

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,550 miles

Both front jacking points corroded.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 78,548 miles

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

Both front jacking points corroded.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

offside & nearside outer sills damaged & corroded & forward jacking points crumbled

offside & nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,630 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

nearside front wearing on outer edge and digs in outer wall

offside door/mirror slightly damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2008 73,080 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

large under tray

nearside front tyre as dig in outer wall and wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

dig in offside front bumper

large under trays

nearside door mirror cracked and inscure

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet struts defective

non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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B161 RAN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 110,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B161 RAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was B161 RAN registered?

B161 RAN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 22 October 1985.

Is B161 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B161 RAN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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