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E19 OCS

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 OCS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 131,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 131,238 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 131,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 130,125 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 124,511 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 123,201 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 123,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,479 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 121,024 miles

Front spring corroded

Nearside Front headlamp condition

Offside Front tyre condition

Pass 1 May 2014 117,152 miles

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

damage to n/s headlamp and has poor image

exhaust in poor condt

exhaust mount corroded

exhaust shield loose

Fail 30 Apr 2014 117,152 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to n/s headlamp and has poor image

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 108,735 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 99,790 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 99,790 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 93,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 89,039 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2008 85,734 miles

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

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 1 May 2008 85,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2007 82,805 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 82,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 78,714 miles

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

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

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 OCS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

E19 OCS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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