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ALX 907H

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,701 mi
Last recorded39,701 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALX 907H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 39,701 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 38,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 37,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 34,897 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 34,897 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,258 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 31,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,668 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 25,151 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 25,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,816 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,175 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,532 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,530 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 14,530 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,154 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,810 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,536 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,761 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,859 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 6,346 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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ALX 907H is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 129,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALX 907H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALX 907H registered?

ALX 907H is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 21 September 1989.

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The MOT history for ALX 907H 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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