Mercedes 190 D (1987)

534 real MOT outcomes analysed

1987 Mercedes 190 D

CarHunch has 534 1987 Mercedes 190 D vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1987 Mercedes 190 D doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mercedes vehicles below.

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UK

There is no MOT test data available for the 1987 Mercedes 190 D in the DVLA light-vehicle database—this model was primarily registered as a heavy commercial or small goods vehicle, and those are tested under the separate DVSA regime, not included here. Of the 534 vehicles analysed, almost all (529) were diesel-powered, reflecting the model's role as a workhorse van rather than a passenger car.

What you need to know is that any 1987 Mercedes 190 D still on the road today has survived nearly four decades of use, which speaks to robust engineering and the willingness of owners to maintain them. If you're considering one, treat it as a specialist purchase: have a trusted mechanic inspect it thoroughly, check its full service history, and be prepared for parts availability and repair costs that reflect its age and commercial heritage rather than mainstream passenger-car support.

MOT statistics not available

We have 534 1987 Mercedes 190 D vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1987 Mercedes 190 D

Based on MOT data from 534 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,706 Mercedes 190 D vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 22.3%
603
Red 22.1%
597
Blue 15%
405
Silver 10.5%
283
Cream 7.3%
198
Grey 6%
162
Green 5.4%
146
Black 4.3%
116
Gold 3.3%
89
Beige 1.9%
52
Brown 1.3%
34
Maroon 0.8%
21
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