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F418 XSC

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,546 mi
Last recorded169,546 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF418 XSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 169,546 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 166,883 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 166,883 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 163,796 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 161,740 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 161,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 159,571 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 159,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 157,600 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 154,512 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 151,543 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 151,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise diesel leak off pipes

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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F418 XSC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F418 XSC, 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 F418 XSC registered?

F418 XSC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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