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H397 HRY

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,610 mi
Last recorded154,610 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D161,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 HRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 151,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 151,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 146,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 146,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 140,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 140,457 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 135,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 135,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 131,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 126,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 122,307 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 HRY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H397 HRY, 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 HRY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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