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CF05 XJB

2005 Mercedes-benz 190

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,102 mi
Last recorded120,102 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 19060,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 120,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 108,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,724 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 7 Oct 2013 99,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 89,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,044 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,738 miles

Advise both rear tyres deteriorating due to age.

Advise rear wiper in poor condition.

Advise surface corrosion on rear discs.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 69,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise both rear tyres deteriorating due to age.

Advise rear wiper in poor condition.

Advise surface corrosion on rear discs.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,594 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 59,594 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 54,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 41,292 miles

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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CF05 XJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 190 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CF05 XJB, 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 CF05 XJB registered?

CF05 XJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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