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F731 RYF

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,307 mi
Last recorded144,307 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF731 RYF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2007 144,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 141,683 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

stone chips to both front head lamps

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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F731 RYF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 F731 RYF, 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 F731 RYF registered?

F731 RYF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F731 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F731 RYF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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