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30-75-LZ

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

345,911 mi
Last recorded345,911 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration30-75-LZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 345,911 miles

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

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

no kick on head light

Pass 30 May 2007 266,216 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 230,475 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 230,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

0/s rear brake hose corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 230,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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30-75-LZ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 30-75-LZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 30-75-LZ registered?

30-75-LZ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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