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E918 SDW

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,438 mi
Last recorded129,438 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE918 SDW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 129,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2007 129,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Nov 2006 129,442 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 129,438 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

n/s/f indicator lens holed

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear number plate dis-coloured

rear sub frame corroded

exhaust back box started to blow

boot to full to inspect fully

slight play in both front arb bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2005 129,439 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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E918 SDW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E918 SDW, 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 E918 SDW registered?

E918 SDW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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