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BNZ 9800

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,378 mi
Last recorded112,378 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9800
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 111,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 111,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 111,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,253 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 113,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,416 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 108,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,222 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2017 105,207 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel hose leaking front engine bay (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f outer (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 97,894 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 97,894 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,318 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 94,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,886 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 90,886 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 85,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 82,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 9800 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 125,034 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 BNZ 9800, 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 40 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 9800 registered?

BNZ 9800 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is BNZ 9800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9800 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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