1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 1.9L Petrol · PFO 659
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 1960. Recorded mileage 11,923 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1960 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PFO 659 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 11,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PFO 659 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 (PFO 659) between June 2005 and August 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
PFO 659 Mileage History
- 14/06/200567,120 mi
- 12/06/20063,226 mi-63,894 mi
- 08/06/20074,157 mi+931 mi
- 03/07/20088,969 mi+4,812 mi
- 14/06/201010,344 mi+1,375 mi
- 12/05/201110,798 mi+454 mi
- 20/02/2015111,212 mi+100,414 mi
- 25/02/201611,386 mi-99,826 mi
- 21/03/201611,386 mi
- 03/05/201711,501 mi+115 mi
- 03/05/201711,501 mi
- 07/06/201811,543 mi+42 mi
- 21/08/202311,923 mi+380 mi
Average of roughly -3,035 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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