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A991 UHX

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,158 mi
Last recorded72,158 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA991 UHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 72,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 72,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 72,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,158 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 72,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 72,158 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 72,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,158 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,158 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,158 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 72,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,908 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 86,891 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 86,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 86,891 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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A991 UHX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 106,741 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 A991 UHX, 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 42 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 A991 UHX registered?

A991 UHX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A991 UHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A991 UHX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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