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C211 AEF

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,967 mi
Last recorded111,967 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC211 AEF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 111,967 miles

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

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

dvsa signal for rev counter incorrect

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,520 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,071 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 108,404 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 108,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,634 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,218 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 91,454 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,653 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,653 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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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C211 AEF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 112,627 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 C211 AEF, 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 40 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 C211 AEF registered?

C211 AEF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 9 October 1986.

Is C211 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C211 AEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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