1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.5L Diesel · D952 JEL
1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 May 1987. Recorded mileage 133,710 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D952 JEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 133,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D952 JEL 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (D952 JEL) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
D952 JEL Mileage History
- 07/09/2023131,624 mi
- 18/07/2024131,993 mi+369 mi
- 05/08/2024132,008 mi+15 mi
- 11/08/202534,815 mi-97,193 mi
- 07/08/2026133,710 mi+98,895 mi
Average of roughly 716 miles per year across 5 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: 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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