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BFZ 190

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,167 mi
Last recorded94,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 190
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 94,167 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 93,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 92,727 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 91,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 89,128 miles

Nearside Front tapered wheel bearing free play

Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,269 miles

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 77,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

handbrake efficiency low(16%)

nearside rear plastic jacking point missing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,718 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 75,040 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,020 miles

engine oil leak

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both rear shocks starting to weep oil

strong advice front brake pads wearing close to limit of 1,5mm

Fail 10 Apr 2013 72,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both rear shocks starting to weep oil

engine oil leak

strong advice front brake pads wearing close to limit of 1,5mm

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,853 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine oil leak

front n/plate backing starting to pill away from plate

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,603 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 40,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,214 miles

nearside front tyre low tread on outer edge and both rear tyres on worn to wear indicators in tyre centre

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,469 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 39,469 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,275 miles

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

cuts present on both rear tyres but not deep enough to reach cords

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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BFZ 190 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 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 BFZ 190, 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 33 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 BFZ 190 registered?

BFZ 190 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is BFZ 190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 190 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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