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D708 FSL

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,716 mi
Last recorded194,716 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD708 FSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 194,716 miles

brake pipes presented greased

Pass 13 Jan 2011 194,494 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 199,447 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 186,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 176,015 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 168,833 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 164,343 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded out with mot area

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 164,343 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded out with mot area

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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D708 FSL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D708 FSL, 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 D708 FSL registered?

D708 FSL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 2 April 1987.

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