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C13 GNR

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,179 mi
Last recorded113,179 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 GNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 113,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,904 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 111,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,345 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 109,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 107,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,105 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2013 105,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,335 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 103,456 miles

N/S/F lower wishbone outer swivel joint has play

O/S?F lower wishbone outer swivel joint has play

Pass 19 May 2010 101,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 99,184 miles

All metal brake pipes have some corrosion

exhaust has some corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2008 96,009 miles

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

general condition of exhaust poor in places

Pass 13 Jun 2007 92,185 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,663 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 87,663 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

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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C13 GNR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C13 GNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C13 GNR registered?

C13 GNR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is C13 GNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 GNR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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