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BNZ 900

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,620 mi
Last recorded37,620 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 900
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 37,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 37,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 36,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,566 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ageing 2011 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ageing 2010 yo m (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Under covers obscuring rear suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2019 34,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 30,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 28,851 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 26,849 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 24,834 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 24,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 22,412 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 22,412 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,198 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,783 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 17,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,357 miles

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Jun 2010 16,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,973 miles

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,632 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 15,632 miles

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

all four tyres are starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,342 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,036 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 900 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BNZ 900, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 900 registered?

BNZ 900 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is BNZ 900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 900 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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