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D248 ALB

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,920 mi
Last recorded136,920 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD248 ALB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 136,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 125,674 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 125,649 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 113,240 miles

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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D248 ALB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D248 ALB, 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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What year was D248 ALB registered?

D248 ALB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 15 September 1986.

Is D248 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D248 ALB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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