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G743 XPV

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,610 mi
Last recorded190,610 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D157,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG743 XPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 190,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2024 189,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corrosion and under sealed

Pass 2 Aug 2023 187,053 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 184,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 184,388 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 182,345 miles

Nearside Front headlight stone chipped

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyrtes worn low edges on limit inner edge

engine damp with oil

exhaust corroded and slight blow 1st section

inner sills corroding jacking points corroding, drasin holes at jack ponts c orroding

under side corroding and undersilled

Pass 27 Jul 2019 176,747 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

all jacking points corroded

all suspension bush's perished

both front tyres worn inner edge

engine damp with oil

front floors corroding

front wheel bearings slight play

sill kit fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 173,769 miles

crack in screen

engine damp with oil

front flexy brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

rear diff leaking

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 171,780 miles

Nearside Front steering joints slight play

Nearside Rear tyre perished

engine damp

rear floors corroding

slight movement battery

underside corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2016 168,261 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear coil corroding

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

engine damp with

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2015 160,893 miles

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Fail 16 Jun 2015 160,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 160,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 157,216 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 146,371 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 146,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 135,149 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 115,943 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2005 115,943 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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G743 XPV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 G743 XPV, 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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What year was G743 XPV registered?

G743 XPV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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