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J398 KAG

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,231 mi
Last recorded145,231 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 KAG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 145,231 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 143,885 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 141,628 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 141,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 138,069 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 138,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 132,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 125,569 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 125,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 118,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 112,894 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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J398 KAG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J398 KAG, 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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J398 KAG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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