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E292 JBK

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,728 mi
Last recorded193,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE292 JBK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 193,728 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

front jacking points are corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 191,773 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2005 189,201 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 189,201 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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E292 JBK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E292 JBK, 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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E292 JBK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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