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B260 CGF

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB260 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 131,339 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 130,936 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 130,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 130,631 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 130,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 130,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 130,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 130,502 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 130,212 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 130,212 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 126,357 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 121,864 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 116,748 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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B260 CGF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B260 CGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B260 CGF?

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What year was B260 CGF registered?

B260 CGF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is B260 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B260 CGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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