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A25 EVD

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,542 mi
Last recorded171,542 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 EVD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 171,542 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 170,746 miles

Offside sterring box slight leak

underside undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2023 170,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 170,518 miles

SILLS HAS SURFACE RUST

VECHICLE HAS NO DOORCARDS .

Pass 6 May 2011 170,449 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 170,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 170,325 miles

Hand Brake travel high

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 168,086 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 168,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side bfront washer jet inopretive due to excessive water leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 165,275 miles

slight exhaust leak....rear pads looking low......

Pass 25 Sep 2006 164,537 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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A25 EVD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,212 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 A25 EVD, 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 37 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 A25 EVD registered?

A25 EVD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for A25 EVD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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