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J304 CHE

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,504 mi
Last recorded139,504 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ304 CHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 139,504 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front tin brake disc shield insecure and corroded

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 139,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front tin brake disc shield insecure and corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 130,657 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed From outside only (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 130,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed From outside only (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 123,090 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 123,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value @ 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 118,097 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all round ()

all suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 118,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 118,071 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 118,069 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 111,208 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 111,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,705 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,949 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,095 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,749 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,735 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,683 miles

All 4 tyres perished due to age

Battery inscure

Corrosion forming on O/S/R sill

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,484 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

front brake pads getting low

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and perished

n/s/r brake slight binding

wetness around injectors

Fail 28 Jul 2011 82,484 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

front brake pads getting low

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and perished

n/s/r brake slight binding

wetness around injectors

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,137 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 82,137 miles

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

EUROMASTER.185/65/R15/88T.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,203 miles

Advise front wiper blade splitting.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,712 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,495 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 74,149 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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J304 CHE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J304 CHE, 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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J304 CHE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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