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C453 XLO

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,101 mi
Last recorded199,101 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC453 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2009 199,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 192,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 191,805 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 187,934 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 187,925 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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C453 XLO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C453 XLO, 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 C453 XLO registered?

C453 XLO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C453 XLO safe to buy?

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