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G211 EAF

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

446,954 mi
Last recorded446,954 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D157,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG211 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 446,954 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front brake bind

Fail 25 Mar 2015 446,934 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front brake bind

Pass 15 Mar 2013 463,740 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 463,740 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 420,123 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 420,123 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 399,956 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 399,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 379,410 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 379,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,110 miles

unable to check inner steering joints due to undertray

unable to check off side or nearside outer sills due to covers fitted

unable to see front or rear inner brake pads

Fail 27 Jan 2009 36,110 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake fluid level slightly low

unable to check inner steering joints due to undertray

unable to check off side or nearside outer sills due to covers fitted

unable to see front or rear inner brake pads

Pass 7 Nov 2007 337,143 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 337,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 317,026 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 317,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 304,637 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s head lamps have masks fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2005 304,637 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s head lamps have masks fitted

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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G211 EAF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G211 EAF, 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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G211 EAF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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