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E19 OAJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,142 mi
Last recorded91,142 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 91,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 90,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 89,034 miles

Rear undercoat applied

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 20 Jun 2022 89,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear undercoat applied

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Jun 2021 87,192 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 May 2020 83,875 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 83,875 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,209 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose damaged by tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2013 79,649 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,649 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,498 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 74,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,438 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 61,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,243 miles

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

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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E19 OAJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Brown 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 OAJ, 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.

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What year was E19 OAJ registered?

E19 OAJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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