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J172 JPN

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,667 mi
Last recorded103,667 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 JPN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 103,667 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 103,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 97,220 miles

small weep of fluid on off side rear shock absorber

Fail 25 Aug 2010 97,220 miles

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

off side front tyre worn near to limit on inner edge of tread.

small weep of fluid on off side rear shock absorber

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 82,596 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 77,069 miles

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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J172 JPN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J172 JPN, 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 J172 JPN registered?

J172 JPN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 10 September 1992.

Is J172 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J172 JPN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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