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F239 OCD

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,193 mi
Last recorded224,193 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF239 OCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2019 224,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (front ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 218,467 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 218,467 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 216,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 216,007 miles

Fuel system component leaking n/s pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 213,356 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 213,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 210,487 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 208,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 208,629 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 203,976 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 203,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 191,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 180,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 169,154 miles

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

corrosion by n/s front jacking point

Pass 17 Jun 2009 163,412 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2008 160,247 miles

both sides rear brake pipes rusty.n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.n/s/f jacking point holed and very rusty.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 160,247 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both sides rear brake pipes rusty.n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.n/s/f jacking point holed and very rusty.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 156,250 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 151,263 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 146,279 miles

front brakes worn

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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F239 OCD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 129,315 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F239 OCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F239 OCD registered?

F239 OCD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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