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D827 FVC

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

176,581 mi
Last recorded176,581 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD827 FVC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 176,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 176,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 176,105 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 175,814 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 175,814 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 175,518 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 175,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 175,052 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 175,050 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 174,453 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 174,453 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 174,448 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 170,842 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 170,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 165,107 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 165,105 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 159,688 miles

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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D827 FVC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 D827 FVC, 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 D827 FVC registered?

D827 FVC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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