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A19 OBV

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,616 mi
Last recorded62,616 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OBV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 62,616 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 62,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 56,502 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2024 56,493 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 50,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover fitted

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2023 50,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working bad connection on bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 45,844 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 45,837 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,761 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brakes rusty all round

slight play n/s/f truck rod end

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,070 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 27,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,537 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 25,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,538 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,373 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,907 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A19 OBV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A19 OBV, 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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What year was A19 OBV registered?

A19 OBV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is A19 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 OBV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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