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B16 BTG

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,669 mi
Last recorded44,669 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BTG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r & o/s/r (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,153 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

front wipers worn

Fail 25 Mar 2013 44,153 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

front wipers worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,690 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP RUBBER SEAL STARTING TO PERISH

SEAT BELT STALK OFFSIDE REAR STIFF BUT WORKING OK

Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,690 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 42,690 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,690 miles

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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B16 BTG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,463cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 138,080 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 B16 BTG, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B16 BTG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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