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F409 WCK

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,758 mi
Last recorded208,758 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF409 WCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 208,758 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 208,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

vehicle showing excessive underbody corrsion

Pass 23 Jul 2010 203,318 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 203,291 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 195,898 miles

Fuel pipes starting to rust,engine oil leak and sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 195,855 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipes starting to rust,engine oil leak and sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 188,247 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 188,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2007 188,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 187,902 miles

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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F409 WCK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F409 WCK, 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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F409 WCK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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