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A11 BCJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,791 mi
Last recorded92,791 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 92,791 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 92,679 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 91,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 May 2023 91,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 91,672 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,512 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 85,733 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all bush's deteriorated due to age

Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,848 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,919 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear shock corrosion on shaft

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe to middle pipe (7.1.2)

all suspensions bushes are cracking and deteriorated

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper shock shaft corrosion and thin

Fail 29 Jan 2018 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor too sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill and jacking point (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper worn

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear shock corrosion on shaft

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe to middle pipe (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspensions bushes are cracking and deteriorated

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Upper shock shaft corrosion and thin

Pass 1 Feb 2017 80,153 miles

All suspension bushs perishing

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,383 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,018 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes greased up

Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,686 miles

All 4 tyres perishing splitting in tread

Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,071 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERSIHING ..

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 71,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ALL 4 TYRES PERSIHING ..

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 69,619 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,502 miles

Front flexible brake hoses are cracking. All metal brake pipes are coated, possible corrosion on them. Offside rear door does not open from outside.

STRONGLY ADVISE: ALL TYRES ARE SERIOUSLY CRACKED!

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,484 miles

ADVISE : BOTH NEAR SIDE TYRES CRACKING.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,426 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,681 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,846 miles

Front suspensiom arm bushes showing signs of deteriation.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,290 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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A11 BCJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 118,232 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 A11 BCJ, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A11 BCJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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