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R597 BLC

2010 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,069 mi
Last recorded184,069 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz 19073,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 BLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 184,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 180,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2010 298,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rusting boot lid

Pass 11 May 2010 298,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rusting boot lid

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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R597 BLC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 73,298 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 R597 BLC, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R597 BLC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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