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J282 GSL

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,654 mi
Last recorded147,654 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 GSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 147,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 147,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 147,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 146,898 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 146,887 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both …. rubber also perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes.... perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2010 146,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 145,953 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 134,316 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 130,497 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 123,832 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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J282 GSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J282 GSL, 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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J282 GSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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