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B538 BAV

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB538 BAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 55,362 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,331 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 55,293 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,220 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,924 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,751 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,396 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,922 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,692 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear outer sill corrsion

Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,086 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear outer sill corrsion

Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,286 miles

rear no plate slight fading

Fail 19 Nov 2009 52,284 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate slight fading

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,144 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 52,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ferrules on front hoses wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,475 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 51,218 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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B538 BAV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B538 BAV, 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 B538 BAV registered?

B538 BAV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 18 February 1985.

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