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B18 JCH

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,840 mi
Last recorded115,840 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D161,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 JCH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 115,840 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 115,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 115,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B18 JCH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 161,310 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 B18 JCH, 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 35 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 B18 JCH registered?

B18 JCH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is B18 JCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 JCH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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