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E19 OBN

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,187 mi
Last recorded94,187 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 OBN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,187 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 90,294 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,144 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,178 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 81,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,537 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 75,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,313 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,383 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,498 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 69,488 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,285 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,531 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 62,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,094 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,237 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,054 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,822 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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E19 OBN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E19 OBN, 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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What year was E19 OBN registered?

E19 OBN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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