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D42 DSX

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,898 mi
Last recorded172,898 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD42 DSX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2006 172,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 172,898 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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D42 DSX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D42 DSX, 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 D42 DSX registered?

D42 DSX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is D42 DSX safe to buy?

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