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AJB 405A

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,624 mi
Last recorded33,624 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 405A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,624 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded at rear

Fail 7 Aug 2008 33,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded at rear

o/s/f jacking point has excessive corrosion beside it

Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 489 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AJB 405A is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJB 405A, 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 AJB 405A registered?

AJB 405A is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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