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F412 PUW

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,019 mi
Last recorded208,019 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 PUW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 208,019 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 199,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 193,422 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 May 2005 186,883 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 186,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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F412 PUW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 143,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F412 PUW, 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 38 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 F412 PUW registered?

F412 PUW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 13 December 1988.

Is F412 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F412 PUW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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