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C270 CTR

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,119 mi
Last recorded138,119 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 CTR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 138,119 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 138,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 137,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 137,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 137,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 136,830 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 136,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 136,737 miles

os and ns front bumper mountings corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 136,730 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

os and ns front bumper mountings corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 136,025 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

various under body corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2011 136,025 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2010 134,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside headlight loose

Fail 23 Dec 2010 134,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside headlight loose

Pass 11 Dec 2009 133,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 107,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 127,968 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

n/s/f pad getting low

Fail 21 Nov 2008 127,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

chip in screen

n/s/f pad getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2007 125,582 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

the outer sill panels are hidden behind cosmetic covers.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 125,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

the outer sill panels are hidden behind cosmetic covers.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 120,039 miles

advise notes ref test number-223810326364

Fail 16 Nov 2006 120,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

severe corrosion to non prescribed areas.

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 116,968 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 116,968 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fluid present around steering box

nearside front brake binding slightly

side sill covers fitted

slight play in steering box

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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C270 CTR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 C270 CTR, 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 C270 CTR registered?

C270 CTR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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