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J269 OFC

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,212 mi
Last recorded218,212 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ269 OFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 218,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s indicator tell tail not working audible only

Fail 20 Oct 2014 218,212 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 215,611 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 215,611 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 213,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside head light glass cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2013 213,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside head light glass cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2011 211,641 miles

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

nearside indicator tell tale lamp on dash not working

Fail 28 Dec 2011 211,641 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 209,568 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 209,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 207,751 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished and cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2008 204,019 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 204,019 miles

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

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

offside rear shocker leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2008 201,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 193,260 miles

front brake pads advanced wear

nearside and offside front lower ball joints advanced wear

Pass 13 Jan 2006 181,603 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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J269 OFC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J269 OFC, 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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J269 OFC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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