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G890 PGP

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,200 mi
Last recorded162,200 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D157,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG890 PGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 162,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 160,172 miles

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

floors corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front innerwing holed

nearside front wing holed

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2016 160,172 miles

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

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

floors corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front innerwing holed

nearside front wing holed

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 157,857 miles

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

rear floors corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 154,720 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 154,720 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 154,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 151,047 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 148,830 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 148,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 142,246 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 142,246 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 136,312 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 136,312 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 129,880 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 129,864 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 123,508 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 123,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 112,202 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 112,200 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 101,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 88,692 miles

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

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

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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G890 PGP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 G890 PGP, 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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G890 PGP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 26 March 1990.

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