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55,362 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
near side rear outer sill corrsion
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
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)
rear no plate slight fading
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
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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?
Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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B538 BAV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 18 February 1985.
Is B538 BAV safe to buy?
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