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A3 RLR

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,326 mi
Last recorded182,326 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D157,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 182,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 182,316 miles

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 182,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 182,315 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 182,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 181,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 172,769 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19 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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A3 RLR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 157,695 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 A3 RLR, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 RLR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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The MOT history for A3 RLR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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