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D800 VSO

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,921 mi
Last recorded124,921 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD800 VSO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 124,921 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 124,920 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 124,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp Pattern Poor

Pass 6 Nov 2008 124,920 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 124,920 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2007 124,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 142,936 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 142,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both head lamps full of condensation affecting beam image on o/side

Fail 5 Sep 2006 142,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 142,911 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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D800 VSO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 112,627 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 D800 VSO, 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 40 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 D800 VSO registered?

D800 VSO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D800 VSO safe to buy?

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