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PFO 659

1960 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,923 mi
Last recorded11,923 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1960 Mercedes-benz 19053,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFO 659
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1960
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 11,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 11,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 11,501 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 11,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 11,386 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

top hose leaking coolant

Fail 25 Feb 2016 11,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,212 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 10,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,969 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 4,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 3,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 67,120 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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PFO 659 is a 1960 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1960 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 53,704 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 PFO 659, 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 66 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PFO 659 registered?

PFO 659 is a 1960 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 3 June 1960.

Is PFO 659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFO 659 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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