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B4 VHN

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,353 mi
Last recorded63,353 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 63,353 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 62,666 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 62,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 61,812 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 61,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 60,158 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,737 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 56,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,425 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,334 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,047 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 42,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,452 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,576 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,660 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 39,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,693 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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B4 VHN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B4 VHN, 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.

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What year was B4 VHN registered?

B4 VHN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 9 March 1992.

Is B4 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 VHN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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