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DH 4689

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,853 mi
Last recorded71,853 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH 4689
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 71,853 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 71,835 miles

All direction indicators not working no indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 71,816 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,788 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 71,788 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,368 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,339 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing b/pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 71,102 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,533 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,789 miles

Front coil springs corroied

Rear coil springs corroied

Fail 13 Dec 2016 69,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front coil springs corroied

Rear coil springs corroied

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,968 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,796 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,780 miles

Front brake pads nearing sensor.

Oil leak

Rear diff leak.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 68,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake pads nearing sensor.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear diff leak.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,638 miles

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing has slight play ( recommend adjustment )

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,294 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

diff seals leaking

engine misfiring

front disc's slightly worn

front prop joint slightly worn

steering idler slightly worn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 68,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

diff seals leaking

engine misfiring

front disc's slightly worn

front prop joint slightly worn

steering idler slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,896 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,505 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 64,985 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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DH 4689 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DH 4689, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DH 4689 registered?

DH 4689 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is DH 4689 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH 4689 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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