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B431 BAR

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,985 mi
Last recorded116,985 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB431 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2006 116,985 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 116,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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B431 BAR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B431 BAR, 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 B431 BAR registered?

B431 BAR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B431 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B431 BAR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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