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G128 TSN

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,076 mi
Last recorded138,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D157,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG128 TSN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 138,076 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 138,076 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 130,573 miles

vehicle body is corroded all around and welded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 130,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Coil spring not correctly located foiling with other suspension parts (2.4.C.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure welded / improper repair marked as white (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked clinched / bent (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion big hole (6.1.C.1)

vehicle body is corroded all around and welded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,202 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,190 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 117,204 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 117,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 112,732 miles

Front spring seats corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 112,622 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 108,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 104,406 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 100,255 miles

rear coil springs corroding

front & rear number plates disscolouring

gear box exhaust mounting fractured

movement in front bushes of rear subframe

Pass 12 Nov 2009 97,251 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 93,352 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 93,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 88,531 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion nearside and offside front bumper area

Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,314 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 84,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

ABS sensor wires on front of vehicle have been wrongly routed and are rubbibg on both front flexi brake pipes which are nearly rubbed through to the cords. Recommend flexi pipes be renewed.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 80,521 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 80,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft centre mounting showing signs of †deterioration.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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G128 TSN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 157,695 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 G128 TSN, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G128 TSN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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