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C129 FTT

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,031 mi
Last recorded158,031 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 FTT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 158,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 158,031 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 154,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 154,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 152,984 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 152,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 151,657 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 151,174 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 150,578 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 150,578 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 150,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 149,158 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 147,924 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 147,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 146,457 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 144,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 140,366 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 140,366 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 136,597 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 133,532 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 130,043 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 118,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 115,083 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 113,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 110,969 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 110,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 FTT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

C129 FTT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C129 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C129 FTT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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