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F786 NLF

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,242 mi
Last recorded157,242 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D158,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF786 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2007 157,242 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxillary belt needs attention

Pass 6 Jan 2006 149,406 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 149,404 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F786 NLF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,497cc 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 F786 NLF, 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 F786 NLF registered?

F786 NLF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F786 NLF 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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