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GNZ 2178

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

847,955 mi
Last recorded847,955 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D161,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNZ 2178
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 847,955 miles

Car has sill covers so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Front and rear nrake obstructed from view so advise full brake check with wheels removed to confirm condition

Nearside front tyre devoid of visable tread on outer shoulder

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

Offside front tyre perished slightly

Rear diff front (input seal) weeping

Suspension top mounts squeel/noisy on lock to lock check but no excess play evident at time of test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 179,104 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

fuel cap of a temporary type and designed for use with a petrol vehicle(green)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has sidewall damage

offside front headlamp lens damaged(chipped) light output or image not affected

Fail 16 Jul 2010 179,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

fuel cap of a temporary type and designed for use with a petrol vehicle(green)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has sidewall damage

offside front headlamp lens damaged(chipped) light output or image not affected

Pass 15 Jul 2009 173,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

strongly advise all 4 (front and rear) brake hoses perished and cracked.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 173,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

strongly advise all 4 (front and rear) brake hoses perished and cracked.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 163,911 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 hydraulic brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 163,821 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 hydraulic brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 153,829 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2007 153,829 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2006 142,365 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 5 Jul 2006 142,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 D reliability report

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GNZ 2178 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 161,310 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 GNZ 2178, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNZ 2178 registered?

GNZ 2178 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is GNZ 2178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNZ 2178 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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