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A144 UYY

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,932 mi
Last recorded109,932 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA144 UYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 109,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 109,574 miles

All wheel arches & body panels corroded

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

Coil spring corroded Both sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2024 109,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All wheel arches & body panels corroded

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

Coil spring corroded Both sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 109,037 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 108,512 miles

All wheel arches & panels corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded & heavily under sealed

Fail 23 Aug 2022 108,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All wheel arches & panels corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded & heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,104 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 108,092 miles

Emissions not tested Due to product in exhaust blocking the probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside front floor pan corroded at end of chassis

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 106,741 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

bodywork corroded but no dangerous edges

Fail 7 Nov 2018 106,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 102,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,914 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 1 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,801 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F and both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F and both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 94,262 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyre perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear suspension components have corosion

Fail 22 Nov 2011 92,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 92,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 90,361 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 90,306 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front exhaust mounting slightly loose

Pass 3 Dec 2009 88,200 miles

Corrosion to N/S sill panel rear

Corrosion to O/S rear jacking point

Front mud flaps insecure

O/S front strut cover deteriated

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2009 88,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S front strut cover deteriated

Corrosion to N/S sill panel rear

Corrosion to O/S rear jacking point

Front mud flaps insecure

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2008 87,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,338 miles

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,955 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A144 UYY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 106,741 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A144 UYY, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A144 UYY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 22 June 1984.

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