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H151 BHD

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,737 mi
Last recorded124,737 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH151 BHD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2012 124,737 miles

Engine mounts low (collapsed)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear suspension/subframe heavily corroded and bushes perished(No excessive movement)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 124,737 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine mounts low (collapsed)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear suspension/subframe heavily corroded and bushes perished(No excessive movement)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 124,471 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 119,541 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 119,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 115,590 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 113,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 111,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 107,840 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 107,840 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 104,521 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 104,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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H151 BHD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 138,080 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H151 BHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H151 BHD registered?

H151 BHD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 9 May 1991.

Is H151 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H151 BHD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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