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B161 HAM

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,941 mi
Last recorded103,941 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 HAM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 103,941 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 103,941 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 95,649 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,130 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,536 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 89,287 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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B161 HAM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B161 HAM, 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 B161 HAM registered?

B161 HAM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is B161 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B161 HAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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