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C215 NWC

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,813 mi
Last recorded171,813 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC215 NWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 171,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 171,587 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 171,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely Binding. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Binding. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S & N/S floor area thinned by corrosion.

Pass 5 Aug 2017 171,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 171,352 miles

Corrosion starting in floor corners around jacking points

Fail 18 May 2015 171,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion starting in floor corners around jacking points

Pass 8 May 2014 170,780 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 170,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 170,536 miles

Corrosion starting at sill rear ends

Fail 7 Jul 2010 170,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion starting at sill rear ends

Fail 2 Jun 2007 170,226 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 170,226 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 168,790 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 168,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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C215 NWC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C215 NWC, 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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C215 NWC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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