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C523 KEP

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,640 mi
Last recorded161,640 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC523 KEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2006 161,640 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 161,637 miles

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.

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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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.

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The MOT history for C523 KEP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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