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H583 OJW

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

194,568 mi
Last recorded194,568 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D161,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH583 OJW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 194,568 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 194,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pipes corroded

generasl underside corrosion and brake pipes

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

signs of previous fouling on nearside front track rod end

slight exhaust blow

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

smell of diesel under bonnet

smoke emmited from exhaust

splitting on track rod end rubbers

Pass 3 Jun 2013 190,662 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 190,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion on boot floor

front bumper mounting areas corroded

nearside rear door not opening from outside

nearside rear tyre close to cords on inner edge

numerous welded plates on underside

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

slight blow from front exhaust joint

some corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2012 186,430 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 186,430 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre close to limit and run flat

Pass 12 Apr 2011 182,427 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 182,427 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on underside

spare wheel well and nearside boot floor corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 179,118 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 179,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

movement nearside front steering arm

all jacking points corroded

corrosion on underside

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 175,507 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 175,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

blue smoke emmitted

general corrosion on underside

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2007 171,112 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 171,112 miles

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

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

corrosion on chassis around drain tube holes

corrosion on metal pipes

corrosion throughout underside

front exhaust repaired

rubber bushes perishing

some wear / movement in rear axle bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2007 170,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

borderline smoke from exhaust

o/s & n/s/f jacking points corroded

o/s & n/s/r trailing arm bushes (4)perished & cracking

polybelt perished & cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2006 167,214 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 167,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

all four flexy b/hoses starting to perish

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal b/pipes to o/s & n/s/f flexy b/hoses corroded

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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H583 OJW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 H583 OJW, 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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H583 OJW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 3 June 1991.

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