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9596 MG

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,259 mi
Last recorded189,259 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9596 MG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 189,259 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 189,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 186,606 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 184,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 181,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 179,338 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 179,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 177,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side of car has been under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2020 176,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side of car has been under sealed

Pass 17 Jul 2019 174,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle under sealed

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 172,735 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 171,194 miles

f floors corroding

front bump stops condition

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2016 169,323 miles

f metal brake pipes corroding

rear subframe mounting area corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2015 166,899 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 166,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 164,111 miles

exhaust condition

f/r metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/r jacking rubber missing and mount starting to corrode

r subframe corroding

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 9 Sep 2013 161,156 miles

O/S/F Tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 18 Sep 2012 158,072 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 158,072 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 154,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion front x member (sub frame) lower suspension mountings

Fail 15 Sep 2011 154,931 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion front x member (sub frame) lower suspension mountings

Fail 31 Aug 2010 150,214 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion both off side jacking points

Pass 31 Aug 2010 150,214 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion both off side jacking points

Pass 7 Sep 2009 145,387 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 140,496 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 140,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 136,383 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 132,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 127,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 127,492 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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9596 MG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 9596 MG, 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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9596 MG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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