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BU05 PDY

2005 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,347 mi
Last recorded80,347 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 19060,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 PDY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,475 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,385 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,722 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 56,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front/rear brake discs worn.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,583 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,798 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 20,637 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BU05 PDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 BU05 PDY, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU05 PDY registered?

BU05 PDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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