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B286 LRR

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,953 mi
Last recorded23,953 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D142,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB286 LRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,953 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front shock absorber top rubber mount starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

cannot see front brake pads clearly , advise customer to get checked

cannot see rear brake pads clearly , advise customer to get checked

Fail 6 Apr 2010 23,953 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front shock absorber top rubber mount starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

cannot see front brake pads clearly , advise customer to get checked

cannot see rear brake pads clearly , advise customer to get checked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 235,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 235,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 232,382 miles

Cannot see front brake pad depths clearly . Advise customer to get checked out .

Cannot see rear brake pad depths clearly . Advise customer to get checked out .

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2008 232,382 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Cannot see front brake pad depths clearly . Advise customer to get checked out .

Cannot see rear brake pad depths clearly . Advise customer to get checked out .

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 232,186 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

right hand track rod end dust cover split

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Apr 2007 226,431 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 226,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 218,823 miles

Hazzard switch slightly worn.

Nearside rear tyre on legal limits.( 1.6 mm )

Slight play in nearside drag link end.

Small chip in zone B of windscrean.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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B286 LRR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 142,273 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B286 LRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B286 LRR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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