1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.0L Diesel · L166 DBA
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 D (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 132,379 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 D
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L166 DBA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 132,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L166 DBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 D (L166 DBA) between July 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 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: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
L166 DBA Mileage History
- 25/07/200666,551 mi
- 23/07/200773,566 mi+7,015 mi
- 08/08/200880,615 mi+7,049 mi
- 17/08/200987,715 mi+7,100 mi
- 18/08/200987,720 mi+5 mi
- 19/08/201098,063 mi+10,343 mi
- 20/08/201098,065 mi+2 mi
- 07/09/2011110,457 mi+12,392 mi
- 07/09/2011110,458 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/2012120,790 mi+10,332 mi
- 20/09/2012120,790 mi
- 12/09/2013125,778 mi+4,988 mi
- 17/09/2014126,951 mi+1,173 mi
- 17/09/2014126,951 mi
- 24/09/2015127,710 mi+759 mi
- 03/11/2017131,472 mi+3,762 mi
- 01/11/2018131,874 mi+402 mi
- 12/08/2022132,243 mi+369 mi
- 13/01/2026132,379 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 3,381 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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