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C515 VDL

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,968 mi
Last recorded208,968 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC515 VDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 208,968 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 198,656 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 198,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

slight brake bind o/s/f and n/s/r

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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C515 VDL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red 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 C515 VDL, 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 C515 VDL registered?

C515 VDL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C515 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C515 VDL 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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