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B770 MYJ

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

308,857 mi
Last recorded308,857 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D196,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB770 MYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 308,857 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

both front outer sills corroded and holed

n/s/r floor/jacking point corroded and holed

n/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

Pass 26 Jan 2015 302,407 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r arch corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 302,040 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front floor corroded

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 291,356 miles

N/S and O/S sills holed, N/S/R wheelarch corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2013 291,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S and O/S sills holed, N/S/R wheelarch corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 284,126 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 284,126 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2010 284,039 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear registration plate deteriating

Pass 4 Jun 2009 265,362 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 2 Jun 2009 265,362 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 22 May 2008 237,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

movement at steering wheel

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 20 May 2008 237,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

movement at steering wheel

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 29 Jun 2006 235,357 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 231,615 miles

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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B770 MYJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 196,922 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B770 MYJ, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B770 MYJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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