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BNZ 9714

1987 Mercedes-benz 190

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,996 mi
Last recorded79,996 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190122,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9714
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2008 79,996 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 79,615 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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BNZ 9714 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 122,244 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 BNZ 9714, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 9714 registered?

BNZ 9714 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is BNZ 9714 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9714 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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