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C276 KMW

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

135,711 mi
Last recorded135,711 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 KMW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 135,711 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side windows front (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake repair covered in underseal ABS pump area welded repair covered in undersill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise Inner wing (near headlamp)corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise front offside floor pan corrosion just outside seat prescribed area(300mm) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise inner wing(near headlamp) corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 135,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side windows front (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake repair covered in underseal ABS pump area welded repair covered in undersill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise Inner wing (near headlamp)corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise front offside floor pan corrosion just outside seat prescribed area(300mm) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise inner wing(near headlamp) corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 135,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 135,054 miles

boot area loaded.

both front shock absorber dust covers insecure.

o/s/f. inner wing corroded.

o/s/f. internal door release handle missing.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

rear seat, base cushion insecure.

n/s/f. inner wing corroded around A.B.S. pump mounting.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 135,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot area loaded.

both front shock absorber dust covers insecure.

o/s/f. inner wing corroded.

o/s/f. internal door release handle missing.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

rear seat, base cushion insecure.

n/s/f. inner wing corroded around A.B.S. pump mounting.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 134,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shock absorber dust covers insecure.

loading area loaded, unable to check luggage area.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 134,161 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shock absorber dust covers insecure.

loading area loaded, unable to check luggage area.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 134,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / end of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake advisory showing on dashboard.

n/s. mirror missing.

n/s/f. and o/s/f. inner wings / bumper suport panels corroded.

n/s/f. internal door release handle missing.

o/s. engine mounting leaking fluid.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 134,417 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake fluid level low

Pass 21 Dec 2005 132,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 132,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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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C276 KMW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 C276 KMW, 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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C276 KMW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 24 February 1986.

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