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D335 XJL

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,338 mi
Last recorded77,338 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD335 XJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 77,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,939 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 66,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 60,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,937 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,937 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,047 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 52,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 49,670 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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D335 XJL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 138,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D335 XJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D335 XJL registered?

D335 XJL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 2 April 1991.

Is D335 XJL safe to buy?

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