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H397 FNR

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,882 mi
Last recorded194,882 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D161,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 FNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 194,882 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated, o/s & n/s

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 May 2014 194,882 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated, o/s & n/s

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 187,480 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper split on end

Fail 11 Jan 2012 179,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe slight damage on n/s wishbone mounting

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

unable to turn engine off at key

Pass 11 Jan 2012 179,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe slight damage on n/s wishbone mounting

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

unable to turn engine off at key

Pass 27 Sep 2010 170,684 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 168,469 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 166,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 163,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 158,851 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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H397 FNR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H397 FNR, 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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H397 FNR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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