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A6 NOP

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,338 mi
Last recorded138,338 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 NOP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 138,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 136,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 134,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 134,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 131,767 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 129,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,328 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres perished.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,468 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,119 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 111,191 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 111,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 108,759 miles

front number plate slight damage.

fuel cap seal perished.

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge & getting close to legal limit.

parking brake warning light not working.

plastic trims on outer sills.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,917 miles

front number plate slight damage

fuel cap seal perishing

parking brake warning light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet strut defective

front number plate damaged

fuel cap seal perishing

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

power steering hose damp/auto gearbox hose damp

rear brake balance poor 40%

Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,389 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel cap seal perishing

plastic trim covering outer sills

power steering pump slightly damp; automatic transmission pipes damp

slight leak centre exhaust joint (repaired with paste)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted limited view of components

fog light switch faulty,recommend attention

front number plate damaged

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

signs of fluid on auto gearbox hoses

slight play in ns steering idler

Fail 21 Sep 2010 97,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted limited view of components

fog light switch faulty,recommend attention

front number plate damaged

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

signs of fluid on auto gearbox hoses

slight play in ns steering idler

Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres and nsr tyre side walls perishing

front exhaust mount incomplete

front number plate damaged

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

play and lift in nsf lower suspension ball joint just acceptable

Fail 28 Sep 2009 95,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres and nsr tyre side walls perishing

front exhaust mount incomplete

front number plate damaged

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

play and lift in nsf lower suspension ball joint just acceptable

Fail 30 Sep 2008 92,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,981 miles

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

centre exhaust/gearbox mounting bracket loose

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 19 Sep 2006 85,081 miles

see advise sheet issued on 18/09/2006,test number 373001666455

Fail 18 Sep 2006 85,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

free play in steering

front number plate damaged

outer sills covered in plastic trim,unable to check

rear exhaust box corroded,leaking and repaired with paste

slight play in nsf lower ball joint

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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A6 NOP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A6 NOP, 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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A6 NOP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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