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C103 LOG

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,232 mi
Last recorded169,232 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC103 LOG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 169,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 169,127 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 168,997 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 168,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 167,447 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 167,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 163,493 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 163,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 162,643 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 161,034 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 159,352 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 155,175 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded outside of perscribed areas

Fail 29 Jan 2009 154,978 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded outside of perscribed areas

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 148,238 miles

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

both front outer tyre walls cracking

brake pipes to load sense valve corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2007 145,595 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 145,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,875 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 20,875 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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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C103 LOG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C103 LOG, 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.

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C103 LOG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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