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D190 TJR

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,261 mi
Last recorded136,261 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D163,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD190 TJR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 136,261 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel arch deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bushes deteriorated slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension has corrosion covered in under seal

underbody covers fitted

underneath vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 19 Apr 2023 136,200 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subfame mounts holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch deteriorated

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes deteriorated/slight play

rear axle bushes deteriorated/slight play

rear suspension has corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2022 135,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes deteriorated/slight play

rear suspension has corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2022 135,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes deteriorated/slight play

rear suspension has corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 133,830 miles

advise n/s/f inner wheel arch deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated/slight play

underbody covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2021 133,825 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise n/s/f inner wheel arch deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated/slight play

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 133,379 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,527 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 131,310 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

ignition barrel worn

near side front and off side front inner wheel wells have some rust holes

Pass 4 Jul 2016 129,448 miles

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 129,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 127,596 miles

both rear tyre starting to get low on tread

o/s/r jacking piont rusty

rust holes under head lamps

Pass 16 Jun 2014 125,708 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rust under lights and sills at jacking points

Pass 7 Jun 2013 124,251 miles

corrosion on front panel under both headlamps

Fail 5 Jun 2013 124,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front panel under both headlamps

Pass 24 Apr 2012 123,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 120,249 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 117,831 miles

o/s/f outer sill excessively corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 117,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 111,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Apr 2009 111,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 108,544 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f panel holed behind headlamp

o/s/f panel holed behind headlamp

Pass 3 Apr 2007 105,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 101,172 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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D190 TJR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D190 TJR, 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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D190 TJR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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