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7918 PH

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,059 mi
Last recorded218,059 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7918 PH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 218,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 218,048 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 216,580 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 216,580 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 214,681 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 214,680 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2015 212,311 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 210,459 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 207,897 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 207,887 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 205,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 200,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 194,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 187,970 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 182,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 175,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 167,944 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 167,944 miles

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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7918 PH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 154,274 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 7918 PH, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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7918 PH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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