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J201 WAX

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

254,360 mi
Last recorded254,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 WAX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 254,360 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 254,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

free play in steering box. both rear tyres are close to limit.. front metal brake pipes are corroded slightly. all rear rubber bushes are slightly perished..

Pass 25 Jun 2009 242,258 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 242,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J201 WAX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J201 WAX, 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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J201 WAX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 3 June 1992.

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