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J117 NBJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

276,255 mi
Last recorded276,255 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ117 NBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 276,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 267,015 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 265,991 miles

Advanced corrosion of rear subframe.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 265,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2022 265,985 miles

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 265,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 264,533 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 264,533 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 259,896 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 259,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2018 253,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 249,609 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 243,179 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe front mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe front mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 243,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe front mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe front mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 236,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 236,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 228,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 228,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

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

Pass 3 May 2013 221,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deterioratd

Pass 8 Feb 2012 213,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear passenger door lock stiff to open

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 206,525 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 206,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 200,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

front number plate cracked

head light aim o k when engine is running

rear shock covers broken

Fail 16 Dec 2009 200,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

front number plate cracked

head light aim o k when engine is running

rear shock covers broken

Pass 3 Dec 2008 195,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers fitted under car

head lamp aim o k when running

rear shock covers broken

Pass 2 Sep 2008 193,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamp aim o k when engine is running

o/s/r shock cover broken

sill and covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2008 193,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamp aim o k when engine is running

o/s/r shock cover broken

sill and covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2007 189,047 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamp aim only o k when engine is running

Pass 26 Sep 2007 189,047 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamp aim only o k when engine is running

Pass 22 Sep 2006 184,127 miles

n/s/front lower ball joint gaiter has small tear in protective gaiter

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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J117 NBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J117 NBJ, 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 J117 NBJ registered?

J117 NBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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