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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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside centre of sill corroded
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
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)
Nearside inner wing has slight corrosion
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V531 OBA registered?
V531 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V531 OBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for V531 OBA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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