MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
283,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?
Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.
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B266 VLJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 110,286 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B266 VLJ, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B266 VLJ registered?
B266 VLJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B266 VLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for B266 VLJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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