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C200 SRX

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,112 mi
Last recorded116,112 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC200 SRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 116,112 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 115,860 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded in places

Fail 25 Apr 2022 115,860 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel + inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded in places

Pass 4 Mar 2021 115,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 115,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 115,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,493 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 115,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 115,167 miles

exhaust repaired in many places

nearside inner wing repaired

rear inner wheel archs and inners corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2010 115,147 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust repaired in many places

nearside inner wing repaired

Pass 6 Nov 2008 113,164 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 113,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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C200 SRX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C200 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 C200 SRX registered?

C200 SRX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 30 May 1986.

Is C200 SRX safe to buy?

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