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D171 TJO

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,722 mi
Last recorded190,722 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E117,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD171 TJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 190,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 190,722 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Fail 17 Jan 2020 190,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 12 Apr 2018 190,602 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 190,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong way (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong way (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding in complete (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 May 2017 190,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front have lift (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front Subframe mounting area is excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

front windows tinted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 190,451 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 189,745 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 189,739 miles

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

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

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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D171 TJO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D171 TJO, 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 D171 TJO registered?

D171 TJO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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