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C434 SBD

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,332 mi
Last recorded113,332 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC434 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 113,332 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 113,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 112,818 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 111,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 111,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 110,773 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 110,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 109,440 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 109,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C434 SBD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C434 SBD, 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 C434 SBD registered?

C434 SBD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 10 June 1986.

Is C434 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C434 SBD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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