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ZS481CN

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,351 mi
Last recorded216,351 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationZS481CN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 216,351 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front king pins play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension / underbody , body corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 216,196 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front slight play in king pins

bodywork underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 215,887 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front king pins play

suspension corroded

under body and bodywork corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 215,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front king pins slight play

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

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

body and underbody corroded

suspension corroded

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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ZS481CN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,400cc 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 ZS481CN, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ZS481CN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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