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H120 OCC

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Purple Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

256,883 mi
Last recorded256,883 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D161,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 OCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 256,883 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 256,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake flexy ends corroded

corrosion at rear outside pecified area

front strut boots u/s

fuel pipes corroded

osf brake binding

osr hand brake effort slightly low

slight judder on osr brake

slight play in steering links

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 25 Aug 2009 246,918 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 246,902 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Aug 2009 246,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 230,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 214,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 199,810 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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H120 OCC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Purple with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H120 OCC, 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.

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What year was H120 OCC registered?

H120 OCC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 22 March 1991.

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