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DIL 8120

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

40,085 mi
Last recorded40,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 8120
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 40,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog light inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare wheel well corroded and holed

Suspension pipes heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 39,937 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear jacking points corroded

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 39,937 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear jacking points corroded

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,389 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,388 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,088 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front susp geometry requires attention

rear brake discs corroded/pads low

rear diff hydraulic pipes corroded

rear susp level valve damp

wiper linkage worn

Fail 10 Jan 2015 39,088 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake discs corroded/pads low

rear diff hydraulic pipes corroded

rear susp level valve damp

slight diff oil leak

wheel alignment require attention

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,247 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,049 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 34,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 28,571 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 28,571 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 24,322 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 24,322 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 20,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,229 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion in suspension pipes

front tyres worn very low on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 25 Oct 2006 17,214 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

floor pan corroded and holed

front tyres worn very low on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

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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DIL 8120 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 138,080 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 DIL 8120, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DIL 8120 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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