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C201 JYC

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,865 mi
Last recorded150,865 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC201 JYC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 150,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jan 2014 150,865 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2013 149,856 miles

Battery insecure

Body deterioration on front wings

Corrosion advancing on rear wheel arches

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on brake pipes front

Wiper blade deteriorated but screen still cleares

Fail 4 Jan 2013 149,856 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Body deterioration on front wings

Corrosion advancing on rear wheel arches

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on brake pipes front

Wiper blade deteriorated but screen still cleares

Fail 2 Jan 2013 149,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 149,075 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 149,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 148,523 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 148,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 148,353 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 148,353 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 148,156 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 147,783 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 147,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 145,264 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 145,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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C201 JYC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 112,627 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C201 JYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C201 JYC registered?

C201 JYC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C201 JYC safe to buy?

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