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A7 RGK

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RGK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 97,350 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,323 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 96,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,122 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,027 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 92,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,688 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 89,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,496 miles

propshaft rubber bush worn.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

propshaft rubber bush worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,898 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,818 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 86,816 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,866 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,146 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 84,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,830 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 77,747 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,625 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear fog light operation stiff

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,141 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damage

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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A7 RGK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 RGK, 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 A7 RGK registered?

A7 RGK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for A7 RGK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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