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D7 NGW

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,424 mi
Last recorded189,424 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 NGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 189,424 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 189,048 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 189,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 189,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheels lines (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 188,180 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 187,136 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 187,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.92 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 186,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 185,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 184,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 182,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 181,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 180,101 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 177,986 miles

both rear tyres low

rear brake pads low

slight wear o/s inner steering drop link end

Pass 14 Oct 2014 176,128 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 176,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on n/s and o/s front floor sections around jacking points

Pass 5 Aug 2013 173,584 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 171,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 168,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 166,094 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 163,717 miles

both rear handbrake cable outer shrouds split

weep of fluid on steering damper

Pass 18 Jul 2008 160,648 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 160,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 156,479 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 152,272 miles

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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D7 NGW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 129,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D7 NGW, 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 37 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 D7 NGW registered?

D7 NGW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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