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A19 OMB

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

229,039 mi
Last recorded229,039 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 229,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 229,039 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 228,450 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 226,055 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 221,716 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 218,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 213,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 210,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake lights dimmer than expected,rectification recommended

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 200,741 miles

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

Play detected at steering poss steering box (Adjustment?)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 200,741 miles

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

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

Play detected at steering poss steering box (Adjustment?)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 185,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front steering idler has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 185,354 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Advise offside front tyre size is 205/45/16,Nearside front tyre size is 205/50/16...Both rear tyres are 205/45/16

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front steering idler has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 177,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre on minimum legal limit now

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 157,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 145,740 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 136,426 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 136,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 131,995 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 OMB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 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 A19 OMB, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A19 OMB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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