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D166 RGF

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,829 mi
Last recorded122,829 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E117,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD166 RGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 122,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 122,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2013 121,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 121,959 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 121,554 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 121,554 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 119,433 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 117,208 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 117,208 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 110,892 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 103,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 103,967 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 126,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 126,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 121,481 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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D166 RGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 117,052 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D166 RGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 E typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D166 RGF registered?

D166 RGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D166 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D166 RGF shows 15 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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