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D29 GAE

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,861 mi
Last recorded193,861 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD29 GAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 193,861 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 193,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 191,199 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 191,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 187,718 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 187,713 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 183,612 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 183,612 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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D29 GAE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D29 GAE, 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 D29 GAE registered?

D29 GAE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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