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D157 ABL

1987 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,394 mi
Last recorded113,394 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190122,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 113,394 miles

advise ebgine covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2008 113,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise ebgine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2007 107,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 107,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 107,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion in under side of vehicle by suspension mountings

Pass 23 Feb 2006 104,436 miles

hand brake only just meets mot requirements

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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D157 ABL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D157 ABL, 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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D157 ABL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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