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D23 GAE

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

144,886 mi
Last recorded144,886 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 GAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2006 144,886 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition

brake brake hose ferrules very heavy corrosion

front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

front wipers and screen wash poor

underbody fuel pipes very rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2005 139,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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D23 GAE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 163,128 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 D23 GAE, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D23 GAE registered?

D23 GAE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 26 January 1987.

Is D23 GAE safe to buy?

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