1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.3L Petrol · C35 EHU
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05/02/1986. Recorded mileage 191,967 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,967 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
C35 EHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 191,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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C35 EHU Mileage History
- 28/04/2022191,816 mi
- 05/05/2023191,966 mi+150 mi
- 05/05/2023191,966 mi
- 15/04/2024191,967 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/2024191,967 mi
Average of roughly 75 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C35 EHU 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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 (C35 EHU) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 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 (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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