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IJZ 8197

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,510 mi
Last recorded156,510 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 8197
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 156,510 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 156,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 151,110 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 151,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 141,980 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearimgs

Fail 5 Dec 2013 141,980 miles

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearimgs

Pass 7 Dec 2012 132,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 132,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 129,329 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal and grease

Pass 14 Dec 2010 111,393 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 111,388 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 107,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 100,181 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 97,791 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 97,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BRAKE BALANCE POOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION F PADS CLOSE LIMIT? CORROSION STARTING R SUBFRAME AREA ETC

Pass 1 Sep 2006 94,876 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 94,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

POSSIBLE FUEL LEEK ON SPIL PIPES ON INJECTORS GENRAL WEAR IN STEERING

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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IJZ 8197 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 154,525 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 IJZ 8197, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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IJZ 8197 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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