MOT Status
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276,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advanced corrosion of rear subframe.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipes corroded.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe front mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe front mount (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe front mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe front mount (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust deterioratd
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside rear passenger door lock stiff to open
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
front number plate cracked
head light aim o k when engine is running
rear shock covers broken
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
front number plate cracked
head light aim o k when engine is running
rear shock covers broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
covers fitted under car
head lamp aim o k when running
rear shock covers broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
head lamp aim o k when engine is running
o/s/r shock cover broken
sill and covers fitted
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
head lamp aim o k when engine is running
o/s/r shock cover broken
sill and covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
head lamp aim only o k when engine is running
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
head lamp aim only o k when engine is running
n/s/front lower ball joint gaiter has small tear in protective gaiter
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?
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J117 NBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J117 NBJ, 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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J117 NBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 8 May 1992.
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