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C25 ROC

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,426 mi
Last recorded195,426 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 ROC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 195,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 195,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 192,043 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 188,825 miles

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

oil leak

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Fail 18 Jul 2023 188,817 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Pass 5 Sep 2022 180,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 180,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 180,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 179,688 miles

Age related wear to all steering/braking and suspension components

All steering and suspension rubber components are perished and deteriorated.

Nearside Front Floor at jacking point is corroded out side of a prescribed area

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

Slight play in steering idlers

Pass 6 Jul 2018 178,298 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 178,290 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 176,722 miles

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/jacking point area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe has been fouling steering box arm

Fail 3 Jul 2017 176,722 miles

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/jacking point area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe has been fouling steering box arm

Pass 14 Jul 2016 175,121 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Jun 2016 175,077 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres perished

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2015 172,662 miles

o/s/r underbody corroded

oil leaks

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 170,748 miles

tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

movement in both front wheel bearings

n/s steering idler worn

n/s/f spring corroded

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r jack pad missing

Pass 29 Jun 2013 168,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 165,909 miles

engine oil leaks

movement in steering idler

n/s/f inner wing corroded by shockabsorber top mounting

o/s suspension low

Fail 29 Jun 2012 165,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

movement in steering idler

n/s/f inner wing corroded by shockabsorber top mounting

o/s suspension low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 164,348 miles

damage to o/s of vehicle

drive shafts rusty

exhaust system rusty

freeplay in nearside front steering idler arm bushes

fuel lines corroded

n/s front coil spring heavily corroded

offside front wing repeater half missing

oil leaks

parking brake seems to stay on slightly after application.

shonechips in windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2011 164,274 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

chip in windscreen

coolant leak evident on thermostat housing`

damage to o/s of vehicle

drive shafts rusty

exhaust system rusty

fuel lines corroded

n/s front coil spring heavily corroded

o/s rear brake binding slightly

oil leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2010 163,190 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 163,179 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 160,522 miles

accident damage to front bumper

heavy engine oil leak

rear brake pipes corroden

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 18 Jul 2008 157,522 miles

both front road springs rusty

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusty

gearbox oil leaks

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 155,792 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 155,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 152,133 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 147,939 miles

both rear down to 2mm legal limit 1.6

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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C25 ROC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C25 ROC, 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.

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C25 ROC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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