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B555 RLL

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,538 mi
Last recorded120,538 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB555 RLL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 120,538 miles

surface rust over all jacking points and sub frame mounts

Fail 22 Jan 2010 120,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

surface rust over all jacking points and sub frame mounts

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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B555 RLL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B555 RLL, 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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B555 RLL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 12 February 1985.

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