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B3 BFD

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,048 mi
Last recorded135,048 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BFD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 135,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR AND OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR AND OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR AND OSR UPPER SPRING MOUNTING/FLOORPAN AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 135,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR AND OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR AND OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf and osf (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR AND OSR UPPER SPRING MOUNTING/FLOORPAN AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 131,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear have surface corrosion to disc friction surfaces, but not considered excessive (lack of use?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance on front wheels (30% limit) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to the underside of vehicle , inner arches. floor pan and spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside coated with rustproofing

Fail 2 Nov 2022 131,891 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened NSR and OSR (bar clamping brackets) VERY thin! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded NSR and OSR ferrules extremely thin and breaking up! (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch area holed (near shock top mounting) DANGEROUS!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR floorpan holed (to the front of the rear suspension arms) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear have surface corrosion to disc friction surfaces, but not considered excessive (lack of use?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance on front wheels (30% limit) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to the underside of vehicle , inner arches. floor pan and spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 22 May 2021 130,203 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 130,199 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 130,179 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 130,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front crossmember very corroded

Rear diff weeping oil

Rear suspension arm mounting areas swollen / corroded in various areas

Steering arms very weak and corroded

Steering damper leaking

Fail 16 Apr 2013 129,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 129,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 123,730 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 123,730 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,360 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 119,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel lines very corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,306 miles

slight fuel leak from injection pump

Pass 23 Apr 2009 106,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 95,615 miles

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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B3 BFD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 138,080 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 B3 BFD, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B3 BFD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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