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C193 SRX

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,430 mi
Last recorded143,430 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC193 SRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2011 143,430 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2010 140,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 137,363 miles

slight play in offside steering joint

Fail 26 May 2009 137,219 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight play in offside steering joint

Pass 3 Jun 2008 131,773 miles

advise rear tyres close to limit

Fail 2 Jun 2008 131,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

advise rear tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2007 124,662 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 120,801 miles

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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C193 SRX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C193 SRX, 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 C193 SRX registered?

C193 SRX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C193 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C193 SRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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