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393 UXR

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,809 mi
Last recorded131,809 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration393 UXR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 131,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 131,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 130,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 129,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 129,648 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing ON ALL WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2014 129,448 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,033 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 128,173 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 127,475 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 127,475 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 125,384 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 123,812 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 121,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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393 UXR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 163,364 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 393 UXR, 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 40 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 393 UXR registered?

393 UXR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 393 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 393 UXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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