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B5 BMA

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Gold Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,557 mi
Last recorded96,557 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,479 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,476 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,439 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 96,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,073 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE JOINT HEAVILY CORRODED AND STARTING TO LEAK

PROP TO GEARBOX DAMPER SPLIT

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT HUBS

Fail 9 Jan 2012 92,073 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE JOINT HEAVILY CORRODED AND STARTING TO LEAK

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PROP TO GEARBOX DAMPER SPLIT

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT HUBS

Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,054 miles

n/s/front tyre small cut outer wall

o/s rear tyre showing wear inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2011 87,030 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre small cut outer wall

o/s rear tyre showing wear inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,293 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 82,239 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,841 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jan 2009 76,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,045 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn close to limit slight wear in rears

n/s/r tyre starting to run off inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2008 72,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake disc worn close to limit slight wear in rears

n/s/r tyre starting to run off inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,058 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 67,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front disc close to max wear mark

Pass 10 Dec 2005 61,201 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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B5 BMA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Gold with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 BMA, 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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B5 BMA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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