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L183 VJC

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,414 mi
Last recorded67,414 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 67,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 64,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 60,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 54,376 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of gasses (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,874 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 33,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 33,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,001 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,937 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight cuts

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,490 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,864 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 23,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,005 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 20,869 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,869 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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L183 VJC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L183 VJC, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L183 VJC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L183 VJC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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