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A6 VRH

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,923 mi
Last recorded102,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VRH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,923 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 102,918 miles

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

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 102,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 96,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 91,106 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 88,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 88,866 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 88,862 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2016 88,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 87,586 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 87,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 75,114 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 62,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,843 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,596 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,084 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 58,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,709 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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A6 VRH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 112,627 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 VRH, 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 40 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 A6 VRH?

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What year was A6 VRH registered?

A6 VRH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A6 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VRH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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