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D116 GYT

1987 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,079 mi
Last recorded128,079 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190122,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD116 GYT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 128,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on various suspension components parts

Pass 17 Mar 2022 128,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath car various parts

Fail 17 Mar 2022 128,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath car various parts

Pass 15 Mar 2021 127,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 125,449 miles

Nearside Front fog light

Fail 11 Mar 2020 125,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,798 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 122,492 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside sills corroded not within prescribed areas

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2016 119,381 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside sills corroded not within prescribed areas

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 118,040 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 118,040 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 116,489 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 116,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2013 114,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 111,636 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 111,636 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 108,760 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 105,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 105,148 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 98,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 98,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 91,594 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 91,594 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 85,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,241 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 79,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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D116 GYT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 122,244 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D116 GYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D116 GYT registered?

D116 GYT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 18 February 1987.

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The MOT history for D116 GYT shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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