1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.0L Petrol · ELA 525C
1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 1965. Recorded mileage 67,023 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1965 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ELA 525C Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 67,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ELA 525C 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 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 (ELA 525C) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
ELA 525C Mileage History
- 28/04/202263,232 mi
- 06/05/202263,235 mi+3 mi
- 18/08/202364,400 mi+1,165 mi
- 25/09/202465,636 mi+1,236 mi
- 20/03/202667,023 mi+1,387 mi
Average of roughly 974 miles per year across 5 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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