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D225 LUA

1987 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,720 mi
Last recorded131,720 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190122,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD225 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 131,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 127,007 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 127,007 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror slightly discoulered

Pass 3 Mar 2006 123,153 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 123,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 123,139 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

near side handbrake cabul split

wiper blade split

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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D225 LUA 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 50%.

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 D225 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D225 LUA registered?

D225 LUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D225 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D225 LUA shows 6 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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