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D5 ASB

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,540 mi
Last recorded18,540 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 ASB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 18,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 17,702 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 16,784 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 15,946 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 15,138 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 13,423 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 13,422 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 13,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 11,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 8,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 6,409 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 6,394 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 3,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 452 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 145,129 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 144,813 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 143,593 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 143,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre - outer sidewall damage

Pass 25 Aug 2009 140,626 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 139,917 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 139,235 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2007 139,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2006 137,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 137,423 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 135,295 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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D5 ASB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 118,232 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 D5 ASB, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D5 ASB registered?

D5 ASB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is D5 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 ASB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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