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B578 DGO

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,642 mi
Last recorded163,642 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D142,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB578 DGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 163,642 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 163,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 152,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 137,257 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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B578 DGO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 142,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B578 DGO, 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 41 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 B578 DGO registered?

B578 DGO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B578 DGO 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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