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400 DAS

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,931 mi
Last recorded36,931 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 DAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 36,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 36,855 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 36,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,700 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,638 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 36,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,254 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,028 miles

brake fluid reservoir bungs perished

engine covers

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,807 miles

Brake reservoir bungs perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,735 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake fluid resivoir bungs split

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,141 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,865 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Aug 2009 31,065 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,065 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,316 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,613 miles

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 24 Aug 2005 28,721 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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400 DAS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,212 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 400 DAS, 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 37 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 400 DAS registered?

400 DAS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 400 DAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 DAS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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