1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.5L Diesel · J531 EHT
1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 260,403 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2497cc
J531 EHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 260,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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J531 EHT Mileage History
- 04/08/2023245,193 mi
- 02/08/2024253,318 mi+8,125 mi
- 31/07/2025259,906 mi+6,588 mi
- 11/09/2025260,232 mi+326 mi
- 25/09/2025260,403 mi+171 mi
Average of roughly 7,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J531 EHT 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 (J531 EHT) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 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: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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