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XRO 603X

1981 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

223,296 mi
Last recorded223,296 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRO 603X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 223,296 miles

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 223,251 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 220,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 220,683 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 218,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 217,769 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 217,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling bumper bracket (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 217,760 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling arm fouling bumper on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 216,636 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 216,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,461 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 214,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 210,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 208,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 206,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 204,381 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 201,225 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 158,236 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2006 158,236 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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XRO 603X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XRO 603X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XRO 603X registered?

XRO 603X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 10 November 1981.

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