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ART 190E

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,791 mi
Last recorded89,791 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationART 190E
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 89,791 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,433 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,962 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,797 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 83,567 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,791 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,081 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 74,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,596 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,344 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 66,607 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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ART 190E is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 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 190E, 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 33 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 ART 190E?

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What year was ART 190E registered?

ART 190E is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is ART 190E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ART 190E shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ART 190E have outstanding finance?

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