1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.5L Petrol · C880 WJU
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 D (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 339,526 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 D
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 339,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C880 WJU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2022
- 339,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C880 WJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 D (C880 WJU) between March 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (38 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 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: “Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bolts missing from centre mounting on gearbox (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks exsposing cords (4.1.D.1b)”.
C880 WJU Mileage History
- 24/03/2006300,369 mi
- 04/04/2007306,066 mi+5,697 mi
- 29/05/2008311,860 mi+5,794 mi
- 05/06/2008311,869 mi+9 mi
- 26/05/2010321,043 mi+9,174 mi
- 02/06/2010321,043 mi
- 14/05/2012326,679 mi+5,636 mi
- 16/05/2012326,689 mi+10 mi
- 22/05/2013328,351 mi+1,662 mi
- 23/05/2013328,351 mi
- 21/05/2014330,210 mi+1,859 mi
- 23/05/2014330,212 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/2015330,114 mi-98 mi
- 20/05/2015330,114 mi
- 09/05/2016333,280 mi+3,166 mi
- 19/05/2016333,293 mi+13 mi
- 13/06/2017334,374 mi+1,081 mi
- 13/06/2017334,385 mi+11 mi
- 17/05/2018335,770 mi+1,385 mi
- 17/05/2018335,770 mi
- 18/05/2019336,807 mi+1,037 mi
- 26/04/2021338,386 mi+1,579 mi
- 16/07/2022339,526 mi+1,140 mi
Average of roughly 2,401 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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