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E16 TYS

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,998 mi
Last recorded86,998 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,125 miles

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,693 miles

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

rear fuel pipes corroded slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,940 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 78,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,625 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

catalyst outer casing corroding/coming away.

front wiper split.

rear brake discs wearing.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 68,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

catalyst outer casing corroding/coming away.

front wiper split.

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

rear brake discs wearing.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,582 miles

small crack on windscreen. outside drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,911 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 52,904 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,936 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,088 miles

o/s/f tyre tread very low inner edge. †n/s/f tyre tread low inner 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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E16 TYS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E16 TYS, 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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E16 TYS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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