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B2 WNR

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,174 mi
Last recorded217,174 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 WNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 217,174 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 217,160 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear box mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor near seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 216,902 miles

Slight play in front lower arm bushes.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 216,902 miles

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

Slight play in front lower arm bushes.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 213,819 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint boot deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 213,808 miles

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

Nearside front lower ball joint boot deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 210,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 208,905 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 208,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 205,494 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2012 205,494 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 205,285 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 205,285 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 204,268 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 203,520 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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B2 WNR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 125,458 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B2 WNR, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B2 WNR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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