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B411 XHX

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,497 mi
Last recorded170,497 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB411 XHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 170,497 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 170,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 168,168 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 168,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s & n/s outersills corroding not excessive

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing not excessive

slight play in steering box drop arm not excessive

slight play n/s steering idler not excessive

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
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B411 XHX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B411 XHX, 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.

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What year was B411 XHX registered?

B411 XHX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 13 February 1985.

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