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C22 YMB

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,394 mi
Last recorded170,394 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 YMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 170,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 169,966 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 169,211 miles

underbody covered with heavy under seal

Pass 1 Nov 2021 169,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 168,978 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering idler slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2020 168,975 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering idler slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2019 168,660 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 168,198 miles

vehicle covered with under seal

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 167,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 165,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 161,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 156,839 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 156,839 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2009 151,972 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 147,066 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 142,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 142,150 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 142,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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C22 YMB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 129,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C22 YMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C22 YMB registered?

C22 YMB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is C22 YMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 YMB shows 18 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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