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H855 XHD

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D161,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH855 XHD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2006 94,495 miles

Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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 Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

engine mountings soft

fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre worn

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2005 93,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H855 XHD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H855 XHD, 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 H855 XHD registered?

H855 XHD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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