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F127 BKP

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,722 mi
Last recorded163,722 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF127 BKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 163,722 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 162,808 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 181,068 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 181,068 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 159,104 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 157,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 157,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,516 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 151,354 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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F127 BKP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F127 BKP, 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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F127 BKP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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