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B699 FTU

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

373,956 mi
Last recorded373,956 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D142,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB699 FTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 373,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 368,786 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 368,724 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 363,478 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 358,282 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 360,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

diff oil sill leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 343,555 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 336,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 328,806 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 328,806 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 322,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 315,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 306,345 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 306,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 295,296 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 295,238 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 287,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 287,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 274,870 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 274,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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B699 FTU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 142,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B699 FTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B699 FTU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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