MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,640 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Corrosion starting above both rear coil springs.
Due to oil leaks & rattle from engine, emissions have not been tested as vehicle has already failed the mot.
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front screen cracked.
N /s rear seat belt webbing deteriorating.
Oil leaks from engine.
Various metal brake pipes & brake hose ferrules corroding.
Wiper operation seems stiff.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?
Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C523 KEP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C523 KEP, 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 C523 KEP registered?
C523 KEP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C523 KEP safe to buy?
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