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190 EJT

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,430 mi
Last recorded136,430 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration190 EJT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 136,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 136,430 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 136,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 135,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 134,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 134,794 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 133,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 130,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 128,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,901 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 126,901 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2014 126,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 121,909 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 115,921 miles

crack on front no plate

discs on all four wheels surface rusty

n/s/f wheel distorted

n/s/rear wheel marked on inside

oil leak from diff

surface rust on suspention

Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 113,260 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 113,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 111,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 106,215 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 106,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 106,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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190 EJT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 190 EJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 E typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 190 EJT registered?

190 EJT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is 190 EJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 190 EJT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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