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ART 111R

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,170 mi
Last recorded120,170 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationART 111R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 120,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 120,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 115,943 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2023 115,447 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Underbody and underbody components covered in underseal

Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,260 miles

Underbody and underbody components covered in underseal

Pass 16 Nov 2021 114,962 miles

Underbody and underbody components covered in underseal

Fail 25 Oct 2021 114,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody and underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,664 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 114,648 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,993 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 109,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,351 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,911 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 98,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,749 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

metal brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,450 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,092 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,873 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 67,213 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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ART 111R is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 118,232 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 ART 111R, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ART 111R registered?

ART 111R is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is ART 111R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ART 111R shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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