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C241 PRP

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,826 mi
Last recorded152,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC241 PRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 152,826 miles

slight leak out exhaust pipe

Fail 20 Jan 2016 152,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leak out exhaust pipe

Pass 11 Mar 2015 147,653 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 147,648 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 143,406 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 143,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 138,317 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 129,491 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 126,308 miles

both rear jacking points slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2010 124,182 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r floor slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2009 122,413 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 11 Jan 2008 120,336 miles

n/s/r jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2007 117,450 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/f steering idler slight play

o/s/r tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2006 115,178 miles

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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C241 PRP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C241 PRP, 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 C241 PRP registered?

C241 PRP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C241 PRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C241 PRP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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