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J221 FWV

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

238,523 mi
Last recorded238,523 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 FWV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2011 238,523 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 226,243 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 214,047 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 193,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 182,396 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 176,350 miles

advise slight play in steering rack †

advise stickers encroaching swept area

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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J221 FWV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J221 FWV, 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 J221 FWV registered?

J221 FWV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J221 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J221 FWV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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