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A17 KAW

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,468 mi
Last recorded129,468 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KAW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 129,468 miles

bonnet catch faulty

bonnet struts weak

slight engine oil

Pass 12 Jan 2007 129,468 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 129,468 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wind screen has crack not in drivers veiw

rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2006 126,967 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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A17 KAW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A17 KAW, 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 A17 KAW registered?

A17 KAW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A17 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 KAW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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