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J250 HME

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

360,050 mi
Last recorded360,050 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ250 HME
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 360,050 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 360,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 357,475 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 353,969 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 350,236 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 346,375 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 343,165 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 338,763 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 338,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 331,816 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 325,840 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 325,838 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 319,841 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 319,832 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 315,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 307,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 296,663 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 296,628 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 290,615 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 290,615 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 280,672 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 280,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 275,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 268,703 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 268,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 255,376 miles

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

both front brake pipes are quite corroded

Fail 28 May 2008 254,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake pipes are quite corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 244,483 miles

main and front brake pipes are rusty † †some wear in the front lower ball joints

Fail 14 Jun 2007 244,483 miles

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

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

both front pipes and the main brake pipe are all quite rusty † †some lift in the front lower ball joints † †suspect rear brake pads are worn out

Pass 16 Jun 2006 232,757 miles

all brake pipes are getting rusty

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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J250 HME 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 J250 HME, 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 J250 HME registered?

J250 HME is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 7 January 1992.

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