1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.0L Petrol · C282 TBJ
1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 84,648 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C282 TBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 84,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C282 TBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (C282 TBJ) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
C282 TBJ Mileage History
- 05/10/202284,285 mi
- 05/03/202484,310 mi+25 mi
- 16/06/202584,620 mi+310 mi
- 17/06/202584,620 mi
- 29/06/202684,648 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 97 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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