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F165 PCF

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,025 mi
Last recorded161,025 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 PCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 161,025 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 155,767 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 151,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 151,044 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 147,300 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 147,300 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

play at near side front road wheel, unable to see steering idler and track rod ends because of under tray

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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F165 PCF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F165 PCF, 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 F165 PCF registered?

F165 PCF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F165 PCF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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