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B2 VBJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,203 mi
Last recorded197,203 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190133,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 197,203 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 196,530 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 196,529 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust tail box rubbers perrished

front brake disks in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2010 191,468 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 186,175 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 186,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 180,287 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 180,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 170,690 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 167,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B2 VBJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 133,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B2 VBJ, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B2 VBJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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