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D236 VJC

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Cream Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,729 mi
Last recorded208,729 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 208,729 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 208,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 199,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 182,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 174,165 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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D236 VJC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Cream with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 163,128 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 D236 VJC, 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 39 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 D236 VJC registered?

D236 VJC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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