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B476 YFC

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB476 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,200 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,157 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2012 79,730 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

various small blows on exhaust

Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,716 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

exhaust in very poor condition

various small blows on exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,831 miles

small blow on rear exhaust

Fail 18 Apr 2011 78,801 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

small blow on rear exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,430 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,412 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,902 miles

rear flexi brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 21 Apr 2009 75,837 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear flexi brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,453 miles

both rear tyres very badly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,086 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 71,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 68,797 miles

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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B476 YFC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B476 YFC, 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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B476 YFC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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