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V531 OBA

1999 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,802 mi
Last recorded221,802 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 221,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 221,751 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 221,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 221,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of shocker under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 221,577 miles

Nearside centre of sill corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 221,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside centre of sill corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 221,457 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 221,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 221,090 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 221,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 221,050 miles

Nearside inner wing has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2014 220,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 220,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 220,902 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 220,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 220,702 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 220,499 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 220,099 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 316,186 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 316,186 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 313,027 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 313,027 miles

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

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

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

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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V531 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V531 OBA, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V531 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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