1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.3L Petrol · C249 VDL
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 29/04/1986. Recorded mileage 138,680 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2299cc
C249 VDL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 138,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C249 VDL Mileage History
- 14/05/2026138,622 mi
- 03/09/2026138,680 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 189 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
C249 VDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 (C249 VDL) between May 2026 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate incorrect Both (0.1 (c))”; “Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.