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E448 YMB

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

253,064 mi
Last recorded253,064 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE448 YMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 253,064 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 245,634 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 238,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner wing metel brake pipes slight corrosion

slight corrosion to both rear outter sills

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 5 Feb 2009 231,447 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 231,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 223,209 miles

front no plate slight damage

Pass 16 Jan 2007 216,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 209,295 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

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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E448 YMB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E448 YMB, 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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E448 YMB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 4 February 1988.

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