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1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.3L Petrol · E896 JAR

E896 JAR

1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 11/11/1987. Recorded mileage 97,262 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
2299cc

E896 JAR Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
  • 97,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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E896 JAR Mileage History

  1. 21/07/202297,262 mi
  2. 28/07/202297,262 mi
  3. 24/07/202397,262 mi
  4. 17/06/202597,262 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E896 JAR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (E896 JAR) between July 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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