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D253 NEX

1997 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

129,836 mi
Last recorded129,836 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 190125,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD253 NEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2006 129,836 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f bleed screws are broken off

n/s/f tyre pressure is low

Pass 10 Sep 2005 126,737 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 126,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

nearside washer jet is blocked.base of rear seat not fully secure

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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D253 NEX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 125,429 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 D253 NEX, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D253 NEX registered?

D253 NEX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D253 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D253 NEX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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