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B14 BSS

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,124 mi
Last recorded24,124 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BSS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,656 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2007 22,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,907 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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B14 BSS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 158,800 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 B14 BSS, 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 37 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 B14 BSS registered?

B14 BSS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is B14 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 BSS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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