CarVerify

Free Car Check

B28 FGP

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,848 miles

engine oil has a slight leak at the oil sump gasket

Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,474 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,474 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,317 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 93,317 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,773 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 92,474 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 91,063 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 90,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 89,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 87,773 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B28 FGP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B28 FGP, 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 B28 FGP?

You can check the full history of B28 FGP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B28 FGP registered?

B28 FGP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 15 April 1985.

Is B28 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B28 FGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B28 FGP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B28 FGP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.