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C68 ULP

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,145 mi
Last recorded131,145 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D142,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC68 ULP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 131,145 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 131,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 124,506 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 112,216 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 112,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 105,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 97,131 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 97,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 85,178 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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C68 ULP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C68 ULP, 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 C68 ULP registered?

C68 ULP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 25 November 1985.

Is C68 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C68 ULP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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