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E184 NHY

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,207 mi
Last recorded105,207 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE184 NHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,207 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 102,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 102,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 102,198 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 102,046 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 102,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 100,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 100,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 100,143 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 100,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 99,004 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,571 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 98,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,196 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 96,153 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,994 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 92,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,476 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 82,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,198 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,135 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,389 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 72,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 May 2008 68,623 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 19 May 2008 68,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2007 62,715 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,706 miles

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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E184 NHY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 143,756 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 E184 NHY, 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 38 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 E184 NHY registered?

E184 NHY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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