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J181 JGU

1992 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,789 mi
Last recorded142,789 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190138,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 142,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 142,789 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 142,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 138,458 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 138,335 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in front anti-roll bar mounts.

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod end not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 132,237 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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J181 JGU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 138,927 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J181 JGU, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J181 JGU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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