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C20 DGS

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,408 mi
Last recorded132,408 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 DGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 132,408 miles

Advise items same as in last report. Test No. 961680137111

Fail 10 May 2007 132,404 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside front tyre is worn very close to the legal 1.6 mm tread depth limit.

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall is damged.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 130,560 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 130,552 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

both ns exterior door handles opperation sticky

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket loose

handbrake requires adjustment

nsf tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition

oil leak

patch repairs to both outer sills

small chips in windscreen

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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C20 DGS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C20 DGS, 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 C20 DGS registered?

C20 DGS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 13 November 1986.

Is C20 DGS safe to buy?

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