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B224 XHV

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,213 mi
Last recorded126,213 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB224 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 126,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 116,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 107,869 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Mar 2010 107,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Dec 2008 107,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 105,995 miles

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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B224 XHV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B224 XHV, 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 B224 XHV registered?

B224 XHV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B224 XHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B224 XHV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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