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C129 BDL

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,274 mi
Last recorded65,274 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 BDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 65,274 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 65,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,954 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,954 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,895 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 64,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective tail silencer mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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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C129 BDL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C129 BDL, 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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What year was C129 BDL registered?

C129 BDL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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