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BNZ 190

1990 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,993 mi
Last recorded140,993 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190133,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 190
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 140,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 140,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 140,952 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 140,787 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 140,577 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 140,457 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 140,174 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle tested with rear seats missing

Pass 22 May 2017 139,751 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 139,388 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 132,685 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 131,351 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 131,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 129,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 127,580 miles

underneath of vehicles brake pipes starting to corroded and show signs of rust

Pass 27 Nov 2007 125,462 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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BNZ 190 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 133,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNZ 190, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 190?

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What year was BNZ 190 registered?

BNZ 190 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is BNZ 190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 190 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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