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B8 LUB

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,523 mi
Last recorded91,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 91,523 miles

All brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,229 miles

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

Offside Mid sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2023 91,226 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,520 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 87,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 87,577 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 87,573 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 87,280 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,090 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 86,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,642 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,066 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,953 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 81,921 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,946 miles

All Rear Suspension arm bushes on Both sides of vehicle perished.

Slight fluctuation from rear brakes whilst on rolling road.

Small amount of play in Steering Idler kit

Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,382 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 74,593 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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B8 LUB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B8 LUB, 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 B8 LUB registered?

B8 LUB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is B8 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 LUB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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