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F296 CHA

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,512 mi
Last recorded128,512 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF296 CHA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 128,512 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 128,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 118,678 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 118,678 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 108,690 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 108,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2005 105,617 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake hose ferruls corroded

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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F296 CHA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F296 CHA, 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 F296 CHA registered?

F296 CHA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F296 CHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F296 CHA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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