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B521 WVG

1984 Mercedes-benz 190

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,759 mi
Last recorded36,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190112,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB521 WVG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,759 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small wiper blade badly split.

Fail 16 Jul 2007 34,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

small wiperblade split

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,926 miles

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

small wiperblade split

Fail 17 Jul 2006 32,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,980 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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B521 WVG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 112,294 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 B521 WVG, 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 42 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 B521 WVG registered?

B521 WVG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B521 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B521 WVG shows 6 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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