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P865 OTR

1996 Mercedes-benz 190

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

141,661 mi
Last recorded141,661 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 19095,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 OTR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2010 141,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 141,661 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 141,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 May 2009 128,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2009 128,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate poor

rear number plate poor

Pass 23 Jun 2008 116,246 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 116,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 111,502 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 111,502 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 101,094 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 101,094 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 reliability report

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P865 OTR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 95,284 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 P865 OTR, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P865 OTR registered?

P865 OTR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P865 OTR shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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