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C890 GVU

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

444,497 mi
Last recorded444,497 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC890 GVU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 444,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear axle diff leaking

advise steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2007 404,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise propshaft uj worn slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2007 403,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise propshaft uj worn slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2006 372,223 miles

handbrake gained minimum standard being 16%

Fail 3 Apr 2006 372,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise hand brake at 16% min standard 16%

advise propshaft uj worn slightly

battery insecure

oil leak

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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C890 GVU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Black 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 C890 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C890 GVU?

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What year was C890 GVU registered?

C890 GVU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C890 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C890 GVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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