1985 Mercedes 190 2.0L Petrol · C4 KFU
1985 Mercedes 190 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1985. Recorded mileage 172,209 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 190
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1997cc
C4 KFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 172,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C4 KFU Mileage History
- 10/05/2022165,734 mi
- 13/05/2022165,734 mi
- 02/06/2023168,793 mi+3,059 mi
- 21/06/2024169,330 mi+537 mi
- 27/05/2025172,209 mi+2,879 mi
Average of roughly 2,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C4 KFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes 190 (C4 KFU) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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