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J383 SDV

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

296,855 mi
Last recorded296,855 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ383 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 296,855 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 296,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2007 247,930 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 247,930 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 247,930 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J383 SDV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 154,525 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 J383 SDV, 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 34 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 J383 SDV registered?

J383 SDV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J383 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J383 SDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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