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A3 SMJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,680 mi
Last recorded148,680 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 148,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 147,593 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under car with heavy underseal fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2023 147,593 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under car with heavy underseal fitted

Fail 9 May 2023 147,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 144,100 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 141,201 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 141,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 141,008 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 141,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 136,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 131,024 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 127,522 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 127,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 122,124 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 122,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 111,028 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 11 Jul 2011 105,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 93,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,336 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 83,898 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 78,462 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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A3 SMJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SMJ, 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 A3 SMJ registered?

A3 SMJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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