1991 Mercedes 190 2.5L Diesel · J255 YAW
1991 Mercedes 190 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 86,748 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 190
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J255 YAW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2015
- 86,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J255 YAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes 190 (J255 YAW) between August 2007 and May 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
J255 YAW Mileage History
- 03/08/200771,135 mi
- 03/10/200874,380 mi+3,245 mi
- 03/10/200874,380 mi
- 14/10/200975,502 mi+1,122 mi
- 23/02/201177,964 mi+2,462 mi
- 24/02/201279,510 mi+1,546 mi
- 18/02/201381,085 mi+1,575 mi
- 24/02/201483,660 mi+2,575 mi
- 26/02/201483,661 mi+1 mi
- 27/05/201586,748 mi+3,087 mi
Average of roughly 1,998 miles per year across 10 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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