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H388 PPU

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,478 mi
Last recorded129,478 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D161,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH388 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 129,478 miles

bat insecure

front prop shaft rubber coupling worn

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

o/s front brake flexi pipe degraded

play starting steering joints

Pass 17 Mar 2010 109,338 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 109,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 103,167 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 103,167 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 99,208 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 95,965 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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H388 PPU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H388 PPU, 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 H388 PPU registered?

H388 PPU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H388 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H388 PPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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