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H490 LJT

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,567 mi
Last recorded170,567 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D161,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 LJT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2009 170,567 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 160,526 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet damper not holding

slight play in steering idler box

Pass 17 Apr 2007 149,687 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2007 149,687 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2006 143,118 miles

bonnet struts defective

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2005 134,366 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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H490 LJT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H490 LJT, 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 H490 LJT registered?

H490 LJT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 6 February 1991.

Is H490 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H490 LJT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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