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F304 RNO

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,990 mi
Last recorded160,990 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 RNO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2008 160,990 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to chassis n/s front and rear

corrosion to chassis o/s front and rear

rear differential is noisy

Pass 1 Mar 2008 160,990 miles

corrosion to chassis n/s front and rear

corrosion to chassis o/s front and rear

rear differential is noisy

Pass 3 Mar 2007 152,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

skirts fitted to outer sills

slight blue smoke

steering box damp

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to metal fuel lines

windscreen wiper arm sticking

Fail 23 Feb 2007 125,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 149,087 miles

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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F304 RNO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F304 RNO, 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 F304 RNO registered?

F304 RNO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F304 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F304 RNO 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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