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P597 RGG

1997 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,053 mi
Last recorded168,053 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 168,053 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 168,053 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 153,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 142,439 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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P597 RGG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P597 RGG, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P597 RGG registered?

P597 RGG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P597 RGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 RGG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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