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B260 JCF

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

111,900 mi
Last recorded111,900 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB260 JCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 111,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 JCF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JCF, 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 B260 JCF registered?

B260 JCF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B260 JCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B260 JCF shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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