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B469 KJB

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,998 mi
Last recorded150,998 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB469 KJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 150,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle painted with under seal ,unable to assess for corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 150,700 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking points both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 150,698 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking points both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 149,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 149,606 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working on 3rd speed (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 147,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 147,707 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 146,122 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 143,373 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 140,019 miles

both front bottem balljoint dust covers perishing close to excess

front number plate fading

front to rear metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre perishing close to excess

o/s/f metal brake pipe has signs of fouling - no fouling found on lock to lock check

o/s/r floor corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2012 137,798 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 135,103 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 135,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 132,298 miles

nsf road wheel corroding

nsr sill end corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2009 128,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 125,089 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 125,046 miles

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

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

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

front to rear feul pipes corroding

steering has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2007 122,538 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 120,618 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

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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B469 KJB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B469 KJB, 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 B469 KJB registered?

B469 KJB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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