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J183 MHC

2002 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

300,971 mi
Last recorded300,971 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 MHC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 300,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 300,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 294,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 294,022 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 284,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 284,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 273,116 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting missing

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

Nearside headlamp for left hand drive car

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 273,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting broken out of floor (5.2.6)

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

Front exhaust mounting missing

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside headlamp for left hand drive car

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog light dim

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 262,633 miles

nearside and offside side repeater units missing but indicators still visible from side of vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2017 262,632 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside side repeater units missing but indicators still visible from side of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2016 253,706 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 253,703 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 241,930 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt buckle faulty

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f seat belt buckle faulty

o/s/r seat belt buckle faulty

Fail 2 Mar 2015 241,930 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt buckle faulty

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f seat belt buckle faulty

o/s/r seat belt buckle faulty

Pass 19 Feb 2014 234,011 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 234,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 224,082 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 224,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 213,612 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 204,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 192,376 miles

rear reg plate deterioated.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 181,532 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 181,530 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 164,414 miles

unable to inspect most steering components due to large engine bellypan fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2007 140,444 miles

Rear Brake Hoses Starting To Perish.

Fail 22 Feb 2007 140,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake Hoses Starting To Perish.

Fail 17 Mar 2006 116,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2006 116,823 miles

front number plate cracked

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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J183 MHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J183 MHC, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J183 MHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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