1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.5L Diesel · J176 BCJ
1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 D (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 303,463 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 D
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 303,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J176 BCJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2022
- 303,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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J176 BCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 D (J176 BCJ) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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