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24 ARV

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,397 mi
Last recorded58,397 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 ARV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 55,789 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 55,713 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 53,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,867 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,187 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,892 miles

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
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24 ARV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 24 ARV, 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 24 ARV registered?

24 ARV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 24 ARV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 24 ARV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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