MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,677 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rev counter not working
Screenwashers slightly poor
Bonnet safety catch sticking slightly
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust front section corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leaks
Rear of drivers side front-rear brake pipe corroded
Slight freeplay present in steering box control arm ball joint
Steel ends of both rear flexi brake hoses corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Bonnet safety catch sticking slightly
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust front section corroded
Noise from passenger side front corner when turning
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leaks
Rear of drivers side front-rear brake pipe corroded
Screenwashers slightly poor
Slight freeplay present in steering box control arm ball joint
Steel ends of both rear flexi brake hoses corroded
corrosion on brake pipes
damage on front number plate
play in nearside steering idler
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
damage on front number plate
corrosion on rear discs
front tyres wearing low
slight damage on front number plate
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front shock absorbers dust covers incomplete
both front tyres wearing low on outer edges
slight damage on front number plate
slight play in n/s steering idler
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?
Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J226 MJK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 J226 MJK, 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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J226 MJK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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