1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.0L Diesel · G25 BDC
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 D (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 161,661 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 D
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G25 BDC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 161,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G25 BDC 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 D (G25 BDC) between June 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
G25 BDC Mileage History
- 30/06/2005118,498 mi
- 29/07/2006119,269 mi+771 mi
- 16/08/2007121,109 mi+1,840 mi
- 22/08/2008122,890 mi+1,781 mi
- 22/08/2009126,253 mi+3,363 mi
- 14/09/2010130,739 mi+4,486 mi
- 14/09/2010130,749 mi+10 mi
- 15/09/2011134,132 mi+3,383 mi
- 25/09/2012136,483 mi+2,351 mi
- 28/04/2014137,060 mi+577 mi
- 20/04/2015139,392 mi+2,332 mi
- 27/04/2016142,749 mi+3,357 mi
- 26/04/2017145,819 mi+3,070 mi
- 26/04/2018148,299 mi+2,480 mi
- 23/04/2019150,137 mi+1,838 mi
- 23/04/2019150,137 mi
- 24/04/2020152,372 mi+2,235 mi
- 26/04/2021153,783 mi+1,411 mi
- 22/04/2022155,969 mi+2,186 mi
- 24/04/2023157,528 mi+1,559 mi
- 24/04/2024158,963 mi+1,435 mi
- 24/04/2025160,755 mi+1,792 mi
- 09/05/2025160,261 mi-494 mi
- 12/08/2026161,661 mi+1,400 mi
- 17/08/2026161,661 mi
Average of roughly 2,043 miles per year across 25 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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