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F73 PMJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,791 mi
Last recorded183,791 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF73 PMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 183,791 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 183,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 183,891 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 183,891 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 183,872 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 183,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 176,225 miles

brake pipes corroded

needs both rear beake hoses replacing ferrals corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake hose ferrals corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

suspension bushes worn

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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F73 PMJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F73 PMJ, 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 F73 PMJ registered?

F73 PMJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F73 PMJ safe to buy?

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