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1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,704 mi
Last recorded136,704 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 MU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 136,704 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 136,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 136,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 136,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 136,617 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 136,588 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 136,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 136,331 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,317 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 136,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 136,072 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 135,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 135,162 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 134,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 134,314 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 133,473 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 133,429 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 131,959 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 120,835 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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99 MU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 99 MU, 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 99 MU registered?

99 MU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is 99 MU safe to buy?

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