1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.5L Petrol · D742 WJL

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 presents a stable roadworthiness position. In the September 2022 test at 111,482 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, and the September 2021 test at 111,182 miles also passed clean. The maintenance trend is steady with no advisories or failures across the two available entries, indicating the car has not shown worsening mechanical condition in the recorded period. Mileage sits at 111,482 against roughly 39 years of age, an average of about 2,859 miles per year. The record shows only 300 miles added between September 2021 and September 2022. Such low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which on a vehicle of this age raises the risk of perished rubber components, seized suspension bushes, and corrosion rather than high-mileage drivetrain fatigue. The sparse two-entry history limits longitudinal judgement, but the clean results imply basic statutory upkeep was met. A buyer should physically inspect for structural rust on floor pans, subframes, and sills given the age and likely storage cycles. Check suspension arms and coil springs for cracking or binding from disuse. Brake discs and calipers may have surface corrosion or seized from standing; confirm they free and bite correctly. Verify the odometer reading matches the 111,482 figure and question why the recent MOT is nearly four years old relative to today's date. The clean record is reassuring, but an in-person check of consumables and hidden rot remains essential before purchase.