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A15 EKH

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

67,657 mi
Last recorded67,657 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 EKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 67,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 67,656 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,656 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,419 miles

Front shock dust covers missing

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

general corrosion to suspension and body components

Fail 30 Jan 2023 67,419 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Front shock dust covers missing

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to suspension and body components

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,733 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 66,528 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 66,321 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 66,121 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 65,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,450 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 63,161 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,486 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,400 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)

gear box oil leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2012 57,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 56,803 miles

all 4 road springs rusted but not exccesive.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,444 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 65,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 55,270 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,791 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 53,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 53,228 miles

both rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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A15 EKH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 129,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 EKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 EKH registered?

A15 EKH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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