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B3 NFL

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 NFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 106,937 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,020 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 99,479 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 99,448 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 99,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,928 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,520 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,674 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,205 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,176 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 86,172 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

self leveling fluid empty resivour / squeaking rear suspension noises

spare tyre partially flat

Pass 10 Aug 2006 84,338 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 84,338 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 NFL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 125,458 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 B3 NFL, 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 38 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 B3 NFL registered?

B3 NFL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is B3 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 NFL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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