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D168 DLX

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

122,347 mi
Last recorded122,347 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E117,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD168 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2007 122,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear doors wont open from outside

exhaust smokey

n/s outer sill,rear axle assy, front floor, all rusty

rear number plate broken

steering drop arm fouling exhaust on lock

Pass 2 Feb 2006 118,347 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 118,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear doors wont open from outside

foot brake and handbrake efficiencies on limit

n/s/f inner wing top,o/s/f inner wing,rear floor, rear chassis all rusty.

rear nos plate broken

scratches on windscreen

stone chip o/s headlight

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
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D168 DLX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D168 DLX, 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 D168 DLX registered?

D168 DLX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D168 DLX safe to buy?

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