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G739 RHH

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,571 mi
Last recorded173,571 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D157,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG739 RHH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 173,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and Undertrays and Outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

inner sills and jacking points surface corrosion monitor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2017 169,934 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 162,873 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2016 162,873 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Various brake pipes surface corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 158,518 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey on rotation

Pass 14 Jul 2014 155,494 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 153,120 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 153,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 149,368 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2012 149,368 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 9 May 2011 138,398 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 138,398 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 132,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 132,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 121,207 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Aug 2008 107,947 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 107,947 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2007 93,667 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 77,583 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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G739 RHH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G739 RHH, 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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G739 RHH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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