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E19 OAD

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,231 mi
Last recorded165,231 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 OAD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 165,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 164,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 163,310 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 163,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 162,234 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 161,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 160,112 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 159,967 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 159,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 159,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 155,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges & slight cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2012 151,954 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 8 Jul 2011 145,787 miles

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Jul 2011 145,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 24 Jun 2011 145,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 136,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 136,317 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 127,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 119,687 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2006 119,687 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

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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E19 OAD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 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 E19 OAD, 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 33 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 E19 OAD registered?

E19 OAD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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