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B489 NPJ

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,554 mi
Last recorded92,554 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB489 NPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 92,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 84,265 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 84,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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B489 NPJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B489 NPJ, 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 B489 NPJ registered?

B489 NPJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 23 July 1985.

Is B489 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B489 NPJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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