1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.0L Diesel · F183 TLY
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 191,887 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F183 TLY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 191,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F183 TLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (F183 TLY) between November 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
F183 TLY Mileage History
- 10/11/2006170,389 mi
- 09/11/2007172,410 mi+2,021 mi
- 09/11/2007172,410 mi
- 10/11/2008174,276 mi+1,866 mi
- 10/11/2009176,092 mi+1,816 mi
- 09/11/2010179,159 mi+3,067 mi
- 10/11/2010179,163 mi+4 mi
- 04/11/2011181,169 mi+2,006 mi
- 09/11/2012182,460 mi+1,291 mi
- 09/11/2012182,460 mi
- 19/09/2013183,058 mi+598 mi
- 17/09/2014184,161 mi+1,103 mi
- 14/09/2015185,555 mi+1,394 mi
- 14/09/2015185,556 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/2016186,786 mi+1,230 mi
- 20/09/2016186,786 mi
- 26/09/2017188,357 mi+1,571 mi
- 26/09/2017188,357 mi
- 27/09/2018189,820 mi+1,463 mi
- 26/09/2019190,715 mi+895 mi
- 30/09/2020191,266 mi+551 mi
- 28/09/2021191,459 mi+193 mi
- 04/10/2022191,571 mi+112 mi
- 26/09/2023191,678 mi+107 mi
- 27/11/2024191,849 mi+171 mi
- 25/11/2025191,887 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 1,129 miles per year across 26 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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