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E956 HTL

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,991 mi
Last recorded184,991 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 HTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 184,991 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 177,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 177,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 175,858 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 162,414 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 162,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 153,240 miles

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

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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E956 HTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E956 HTL, 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 E956 HTL registered?

E956 HTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E956 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E956 HTL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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