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J216 MDE

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

233,394 mi
Last recorded233,394 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 233,394 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 233,384 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 233,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 233,365 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 233,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 232,486 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 230,981 miles

advise corrosion on near side front pillar

advise corrosion on rear syspension components

advise plastic sill covers

Pass 9 Nov 2012 217,132 miles

7 Pin socket slightly dameged

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS COVERD BY PLASTIC CAN NOT BE PROPERLY CHECKED

Fail 5 Nov 2012 216,976 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS COVERD BY PLASTIC CAN NOT BE PROPERLY CHECKED

Pass 31 Oct 2011 202,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 202,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 188,524 miles

unable to determine possible diff/ wheel bearing noise

Pass 7 Oct 2009 176,750 miles

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

diff noisey

rear subframe bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2009 176,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

diff noisey

rear subframe bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2008 166,691 miles

body sill covers fitted

diff noisey

oil leak

underside corroding

vehicle been standing

Fail 16 Sep 2008 166,621 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body sill covers fitted

diff noisey

oil leak

underside corroding

vehicle been standing

Pass 24 Sep 2007 152,417 miles

diff noisey and rear subframe condition

Fail 13 Sep 2007 152,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

screen chipped

slight corrosion on rear spring mounts

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 14 Sep 2006 133,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRAL HAS SOME CORROSION

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

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

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

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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J216 MDE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 J216 MDE, 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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J216 MDE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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