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A3 JDB

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,032 mi
Last recorded152,032 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JDB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 152,032 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 152,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust system is corroded and weak, rear pads are low, brake pipes are corroded, rear jacking points are corroded

handbrake lever travel is high, front number plate is cracked, battery is insecure, front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn, near side front lower ball joint is worn

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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A3 JDB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 163,128 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 A3 JDB, 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 39 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 A3 JDB registered?

A3 JDB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 11 March 1987.

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