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C23 SAO

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,896 mi
Last recorded170,896 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 SAO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2005 170,896 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 170,896 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 170,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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C23 SAO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 163,364 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 C23 SAO, 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 40 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 C23 SAO registered?

C23 SAO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C23 SAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 SAO 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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