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BNZ 6097

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,140 mi
Last recorded96,140 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6097
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,140 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,182 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,471 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,006 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 90,006 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 88,745 miles

Offside tyres worn tread edges.

Fail 16 May 2017 88,744 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside tyres worn tread edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

cooling system leaking.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,936 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,935 miles

rust started on offside floor.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,936 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 85,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,936 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 85,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,936 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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BNZ 6097 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BNZ 6097, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 6097?

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What year was BNZ 6097 registered?

BNZ 6097 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is BNZ 6097 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 6097 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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