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J163 DNN

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,746 mi
Last recorded115,746 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 DNN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 115,746 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,412 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 112,412 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 107,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 103,588 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear rubber mountings deteriorated

strong smell of fuel in engine bay, suspect injector overflow pipes becoming perished

Fail 20 Sep 2005 101,426 miles

o/s head lamp lens chipped.

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

chip in windscreen on n/s.

puyncture repair in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 101,426 miles

chip in windscreen on n/s.

o/s head lamp lens chipped.

puyncture repair in n/s rear tyre.

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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J163 DNN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J163 DNN, 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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What year was J163 DNN registered?

J163 DNN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 7 January 1992.

Is J163 DNN safe to buy?

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