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J168 HML

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,437 mi
Last recorded162,437 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ168 HML
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 162,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 154,194 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 145,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 138,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 134,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 132,138 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rest of exhaust very corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,662 miles

Slight movement in steering idle joint .

Pass 13 Jul 2017 102,536 miles

Nearside Front steering idler joint has slight movement

Fail 6 Jul 2017 102,536 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front steering idler joint has slight movement

Pass 14 May 2013 100,686 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 97,930 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 95,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 88,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 84,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,514 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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J168 HML is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 J168 HML, 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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J168 HML is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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