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B27 XHT

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

233,781 mi
Last recorded233,781 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 XHT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 233,781 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 233,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2010 233,388 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 233,378 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear door will not open from out side

Pass 29 Jul 2009 232,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 231,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 228,918 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2007 228,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 225,420 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 225,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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B27 XHT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B27 XHT, 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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B27 XHT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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