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F705 PSN

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,713 mi
Last recorded178,713 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 PSN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 178,713 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 178,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 175,711 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion at battery tray but not holed

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2008 175,711 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

Corrosion at battery tray but not holed

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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F705 PSN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F705 PSN, 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 F705 PSN registered?

F705 PSN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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