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E19 OLE

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,099 mi
Last recorded114,099 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 OLE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 114,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,569 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 113,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 112,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 109,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,010 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 104,965 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,495 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,100 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 104,100 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,388 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 103,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,935 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 102,935 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 102,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,137 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,946 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 101,943 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 99,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 98,400 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 97,991 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 97,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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 OLE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OLE, 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 OLE registered?

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

Is E19 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 OLE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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