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E108 TWY

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,751 mi
Last recorded126,751 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE108 TWY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 126,751 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,129 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 125,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at trailling arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 123,241 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 123,179 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 120,973 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 119,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 118,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 116,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 115,182 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 115,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 24 May 2018 112,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 108,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,120 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 102,754 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,113 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 95,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 84,922 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 79,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 75,739 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 75,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 71,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 65,607 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded. †Nearide rear brake pipe corroded. †Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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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E108 TWY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 118,712 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 E108 TWY, 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 38 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 E108 TWY registered?

E108 TWY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 24 February 1988.

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The MOT history for E108 TWY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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