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B430 YBX

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,866 mi
Last recorded164,866 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB430 YBX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 164,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 164,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 161,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 161,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 161,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 160,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 158,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 157,637 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 157,445 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 147,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 155,643 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 146,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 146,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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B430 YBX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B430 YBX, 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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B430 YBX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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