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D26 VSW

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Yellow Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,493 mi
Last recorded158,493 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 VSW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 158,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 151,758 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 151,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 150,376 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 150,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 148,450 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 148,722 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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D26 VSW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Yellow with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D26 VSW, 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 D26 VSW registered?

D26 VSW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D26 VSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 VSW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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