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A3 OWK

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,730 mi
Last recorded155,730 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OWK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 155,730 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 155,062 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 152,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 151,647 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 151,647 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 149,020 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub-frame front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 146,320 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 144,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 137,064 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 132,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,768 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 123,023 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 118,755 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 113,356 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 108,892 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 108,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 106,423 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

All four brake disc's surface rust.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Underneath vehicle in rusty condition.

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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A3 OWK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A3 OWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 OWK?

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What year was A3 OWK registered?

A3 OWK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is A3 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 OWK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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