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F159 XHN

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,661 mi
Last recorded34,661 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 XHN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,661 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 34,661 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 340,967 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 334,447 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 334,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F159 XHN is a 1989 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 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 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 F159 XHN, 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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What year was F159 XHN registered?

F159 XHN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is F159 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 XHN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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