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C17 HMF

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

143,396 mi
Last recorded143,396 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 HMF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 143,396 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 142,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 139,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 139,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated Hard lines (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear oil leak but not excessive (Rear diff)

Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,377 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop to gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,626 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 137,088 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 136,284 miles

metal brake pipes grease coated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 135,821 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 133,022 miles

Front brake pipes surface corroded

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 133,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake pipes surface corroded

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2012 130,566 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 126,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 123,069 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 119,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 115,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 112,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 107,475 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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C17 HMF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C17 HMF, 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

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What year was C17 HMF registered?

C17 HMF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C17 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 HMF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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