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D868 KMC

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,478 mi
Last recorded192,478 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD868 KMC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 192,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 192,478 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 189,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 186,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake on one click only - too tight

Fail 9 Sep 2009 186,332 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake on one click only - too tight

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,262 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

SLIHT CORROSION NSF OSF NSR OSR JACKING POINTS

Pass 20 Sep 2007 182,180 miles

diesel emissions close to limits

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

yellow warning light on dash - intermittent

Pass 16 Aug 2006 179,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anit slip

n/s/r h/b/ performance

o/s/rr door doesn't open from inside / outside

Fail 9 Aug 2006 179,211 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti slip worn

n/s/r handbrake performance

o/s/r door doesn't open from outside/inside

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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D868 KMC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D868 KMC, 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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D868 KMC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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