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C241 VHN

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Cream Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,759 mi
Last recorded152,759 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC241 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2007 152,759 miles

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

slight corrosion front brake pipe,brake hose ferruls front & rear inner wing rear wheel arch-front inner wing repaired-brake hoses slight deteriorated-corrosion o/s ball joint-unable to fully check pads-cracks o/s/r tyre

slight split wiper

Pass 22 Dec 2006 151,926 miles

advises noted vt32 840445556355 - o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings repaired unable to fully tell type of repair due to amount of covering - n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 21 Dec 2006 151,926 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks o/s/r tyre - slight corrosion sills & wheel arches-slight corrosion flexi brake hose ferrels & front brake pipe

Pass 24 Dec 2005 150,925 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 15,092 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 150,909 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) 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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C241 VHN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Cream with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C241 VHN, 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 C241 VHN registered?

C241 VHN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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