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D121 CTS

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,147 mi
Last recorded51,147 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 CTS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,147 miles

Both lower ball joint rubbers split.

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 50,473 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front inner wings holed(outwith prescribed area)

Fail 7 Sep 2005 50,473 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front inner wings holed (OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA)

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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D121 CTS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Black with a 1,997cc 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 D121 CTS, 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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How do I check the history of D121 CTS?

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What year was D121 CTS registered?

D121 CTS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 6 October 1986.

Is D121 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D121 CTS 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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