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B423 XHJ

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,825 mi
Last recorded151,825 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D196,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB423 XHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2005 151,825 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 151,825 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B423 XHJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 196,922 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 B423 XHJ, 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 42 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 B423 XHJ registered?

B423 XHJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is B423 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B423 XHJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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