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F122 BBO

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,697 mi
Last recorded184,697 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF122 BBO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 184,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres close to legal limit

n/s+o/s outer sills covered

Pass 11 Jun 2011 182,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion n/s+o/s front floors

n/s+o/s outer sills are covered

wiper motor is slow

Pass 8 Jun 2010 179,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s rear shock absorber damp + dust cover insecure

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

slight play n/s+o/s rear drop link arm bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2010 179,741 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s rear shock absorber damp + dust cover insecure

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

slight play n/s+o/s rear drop link arm bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2009 176,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front inner arch holed + corroded

small chip centre front windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2008 173,570 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable too see some testable items.

drainage hole starting to rust o/s/r sill

o/s/f top suspension mount slightly deteriorated

oil leak

patch welded preveously to mot o/s/f sill

rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

slight play in both front roadwheels

small rust hole n/s/f bumper hanger is not in perscribed area or within 30 cm of structural point.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 170,316 miles

some leds not working center stop lamp

Fail 23 May 2007 170,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play n/s + o/s front bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2006 156,990 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 156,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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F122 BBO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 158,800 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 F122 BBO, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F122 BBO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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