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B5 HHN

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

14,789 mi
Last recorded14,789 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HHN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 14,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 14,506 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 13,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 11,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 9,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 9,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 8,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 8,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 6,258 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 5,205 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 4,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 1,596 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 1,589 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 1,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 1,552 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 1,538 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 827 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 872 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 75,785 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 75,762 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 73,464 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 HHN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B5 HHN, 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 B5 HHN registered?

B5 HHN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is B5 HHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 HHN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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