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J26 PJC

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,670 mi
Last recorded174,670 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 PJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025 174,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers missing oil leak (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment liner track track rod end near side front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers missing oil leak (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2023 174,669 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 174,658 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 174,391 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near to jacking point rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 174,379 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing support rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 173,948 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Cylinder 4 injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in 40mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 173,948 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Cylinder 4 injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in 40mm zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 171,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 171,559 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 171,551 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 171,314 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroded

permissible wear in steering

various fuel and brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 171,312 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis corroded

permissible wear in steering

various fuel and brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 171,295 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 170,534 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 170,381 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 170,381 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 160,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 160,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 153,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 153,385 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 142,383 miles

front brske pads low slight play in steering all 4 shocks weak

Fail 1 Dec 2006 138,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 138,053 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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J26 PJC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J26 PJC, 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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J26 PJC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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