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C147 MGB

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC147 MGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 95,503 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 95,488 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

near side door mirror ineffective.

off side rear jacking point corroded, but not considered excessive.

radiator in very poor condition & likely to fail at anytime.

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted.

suspect near side front lower ball joint to be seized, possibly causing power steering to malfunction.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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C147 MGB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 163,364 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C147 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C147 MGB registered?

C147 MGB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 5 February 1986.

Is C147 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C147 MGB 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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