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C259 OBL

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,883 mi
Last recorded95,883 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC259 OBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 95,883 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 95,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 93,791 miles

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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C259 OBL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C259 OBL, 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 C259 OBL registered?

C259 OBL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C259 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C259 OBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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