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536 GXV

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,729 mi
Last recorded128,729 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration536 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,665 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 128,584 miles

emissions carbon monoxide content very near limit

play in both steering rack arms

play in both track rod ends

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 27 Nov 2006 128,380 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear front strut top mountings

slight wear shocker inserts in tubes

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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536 GXV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 112,627 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 536 GXV, 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 40 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 536 GXV registered?

536 GXV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 536 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 536 GXV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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