Mercedes 190 D (1984)
1984 Mercedes 190 D
CarHunch is tracking 217 1984 Mercedes 190 D vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single 1984 Mercedes 190 D in this dataset failed its MOT—a 0% pass rate that bears no comparison to the UK average of 80%. This isn't unusual for a car that's now 40 years old; vehicles this age are typically beyond economical repair and rarely see the road legally anymore.
The absence of mileage data and zero recorded failures or advisories suggest these vehicles are largely off the road or not being tested regularly, making this cohort unrepresentative of the model's real-world reliability. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration or hobby project only—not as everyday transport.
We have 217 1984 Mercedes 190 D vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1984 Mercedes 190 D
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Mercedes 190 D
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 214 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
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