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BLZ 1908

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,221 mi
Last recorded128,221 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D157,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 1908
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2009 128,221 miles

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

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

handbrake travel nearly excessive

Pass 2 Feb 2009 128,221 miles

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

handbrake travel nearly excessive

Fail 21 Aug 2007 123,397 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 123,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 119,346 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 119,346 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BLZ 1908 is a 1990 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 50%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 157,695 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 BLZ 1908, 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 36 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 BLZ 1908 registered?

BLZ 1908 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is BLZ 1908 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 1908 shows 6 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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