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B258 ECS

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,483 mi
Last recorded70,483 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB258 ECS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,361 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,584 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,563 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 68,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,524 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,379 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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B258 ECS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B258 ECS, 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 B258 ECS registered?

B258 ECS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B258 ECS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B258 ECS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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