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FIG 5287

1992 Mercedes-benz 190

Purple Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,744 mi
Last recorded166,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190138,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 5287
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 166,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 165,682 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 165,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 163,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 161,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 159,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,142 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 157,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported o ring type rubber req,d (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 148,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 146,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 140,534 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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FIG 5287 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 in Purple with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 138,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FIG 5287, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FIG 5287 registered?

FIG 5287 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is FIG 5287 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 5287 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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