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E953 RUA

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

292,710 mi
Last recorded292,710 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE953 RUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2006 292,710 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 292,710 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

diesel leak off pipes damp

offside front tyre runing off on inner edge, nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

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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E953 RUA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E953 RUA, 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 E953 RUA registered?

E953 RUA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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