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B314 XYU

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,675 mi
Last recorded127,675 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB314 XYU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 127,675 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 115,468 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 115,568 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

som e wear in front wishbonre inner bushes(both sides)

some play in steering idler bushes

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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B314 XYU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B314 XYU, 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 B314 XYU registered?

B314 XYU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B314 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B314 XYU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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