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G165 FJX

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D157,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 FJX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 114,016 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 110,589 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 107,250 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

cant see front or rear pads

Pass 10 Dec 2008 103,435 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 100,620 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,583 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 96,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 92,206 miles

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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G165 FJX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G165 FJX, 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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G165 FJX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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