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B436 OLA

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

Cream Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

291,716 mi
Last recorded291,716 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB436 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 291,716 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 291,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch top and bottom has corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel arch top and bottom has corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2009 284,172 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2008 282,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 280,133 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 280,133 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 reliability report

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B436 OLA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in Cream with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B436 OLA, 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 B436 OLA registered?

B436 OLA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 29 January 1985.

Is B436 OLA safe to buy?

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