1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 1.9L Petrol · 885 ARY
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 1961. Recorded mileage 29,578 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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885 ARY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 29,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
885 ARY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (885 ARY) between April 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
885 ARY Mileage History
- 20/04/200620,328 mi
- 04/05/200721,674 mi+1,346 mi
- 19/05/200821,850 mi+176 mi
- 22/06/200922,549 mi+699 mi
- 24/06/200922,549 mi
- 22/06/201022,957 mi+408 mi
- 23/06/201022,959 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/201123,878 mi+919 mi
- 25/05/201224,297 mi+419 mi
- 03/07/201224,357 mi+60 mi
- 24/06/201325,559 mi+1,202 mi
- 01/07/201325,578 mi+19 mi
- 06/06/201425,803 mi+225 mi
- 12/06/201425,805 mi+2 mi
- 29/06/201526,698 mi+893 mi
- 30/06/201526,698 mi
- 06/06/201626,905 mi+207 mi
- 16/06/201727,746 mi+841 mi
- 17/07/201827,990 mi+244 mi
- 23/07/201928,580 mi+590 mi
- 21/07/202128,777 mi+197 mi
- 05/08/202229,157 mi+380 mi
- 13/07/202629,578 mi+421 mi
Average of roughly 457 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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