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F557 MCH

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,303 mi
Last recorded75,303 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF557 MCH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 75,303 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 10 Sep 2011 65,162 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2010 57,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear prop coupling deteriorating

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight play in front whhel bearings

Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear prop coupling deteriorating

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight play in front whhel bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2009 48,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

front suspension upper strutt bushes perished

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,131 miles

some heavy corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 2 Sep 2008 39,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

some heavy corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 8 Sep 2007 29,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,522 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 20,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

has hole in o/s/f floor but not within 30cm of a body mounting

Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,976 miles

both sides handbrake cables showing signs of deterioration

slight damage to o/s/f wing wheel lip

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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F557 MCH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F557 MCH, 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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F557 MCH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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