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B4 JNE

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,697 mi
Last recorded106,697 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 JNE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 106,697 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Lack of air / cracking ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 106,697 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Lack of air / cracking ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 106,283 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 106,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 106,242 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,991 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,624 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,260 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lamp damaged

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

front of propshaft rubber flange worn

Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,814 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 96,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,357 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,991 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,321 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,570 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 24,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B4 JNE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,212 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 B4 JNE, 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 37 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 B4 JNE registered?

B4 JNE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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