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F731 UBS

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,094 mi
Last recorded119,094 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF731 UBS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 119,094 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 117,724 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 117,724 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 UBS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F731 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

F731 UBS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F731 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F731 UBS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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