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E772 VFD

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

143,757 mi
Last recorded143,757 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE772 VFD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 143,757 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 143,754 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 203,743 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 203,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 200,283 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 200,278 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

handbrake only just on limit

Fail 8 Aug 2006 200,278 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

handbrake only just on 16% limit advise attention

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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E772 VFD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E772 VFD, 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 E772 VFD registered?

E772 VFD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E772 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E772 VFD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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