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L724 NRC

1994 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190116,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL724 NRC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 98,788 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2024 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2023 97,651 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2022 96,108 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 93,222 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 89,186 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 86,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 83,775 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,500 miles

Nearside Front hole in inner sill but not in a prescribed area, strongly advised

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 80,471 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty switch not operating (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front hole in inner sill but not in a prescribed area, strongly advised

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 May 2016 80,430 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 80,403 miles

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

Nearside parking brake not working as well as offside

Pass 16 Aug 2014 80,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 79,098 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 77,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,999 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,963 miles

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

excessive oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,272 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2009 72,530 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,381 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 68,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 67,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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L724 NRC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 116,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L724 NRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L724 NRC?

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What year was L724 NRC registered?

L724 NRC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 19 February 1994.

Is L724 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L724 NRC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L724 NRC have outstanding finance?

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