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2176 MZ

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,420 mi
Last recorded100,420 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2176 MZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 99,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,447 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,598 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 95,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 95,286 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,712 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front numberplate just meets requirements at time of test

rear brake balance just made requirements at 29% on initiall test

Fail 30 Apr 2014 93,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 92,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,112 miles

FRONT NO PLATE

TOP UP LEVELS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,094 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,480 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 86,477 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 84,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 83,501 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 83,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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2176 MZ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 143,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2176 MZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2176 MZ registered?

2176 MZ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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