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E629 BTM

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

62,164 mi
Last recorded62,164 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE629 BTM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,164 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steel fuel lines corroded at rear

Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,245 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body rear ()

Fail 6 Sep 2024 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body rear ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,194 miles

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 58,193 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 55,653 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,029 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 52,027 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,013 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,823 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,355 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,499 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,237 miles

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

hazard switch faulty

slight play in nearside steering inner joints

Fail 4 Mar 2014 38,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hazard switch faulty

slight play in nearside steering inner joints

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front suspension arm bushs are perishing

offside front outer sill at jacking point is hold, however not near load bearing point

slight play in both the front wheels

surface corrosion all under the vehicle

surface corrosion on both the front metal brake pipes

surface corrosion on both the rear brake discs

unable to open the offside rear door from the inside or out

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,669 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leak all under vehicle

both front metal brake pipes have surface corrosion on them

offside front outer sill is hold at the jacking point, NOT near load bearing point

signs of corrosion under vehicle, and both outer sills

unable to open the offside rear door from the inside and outside

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,784 miles

offside front outer sill is hold, however not near low bearing point

rear diff damp

sign of surface corrosion all under vehicle and metal brake pipes

slight damage to the offside rear indicator lense

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 9 Feb 2010 27,784 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

offside front outer sill is hold, however not near low bearing point

oil situated all uner the engine

rear diff damp

sign of surface corrosion all under vehicle and metal brake pipes

slight damage to the offside rear indicator lense

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,204 miles

offside front outer sill is hold,however not near low bearing point

oil leak all around the engine under tray

rear diff damp

steering box slightly damp on top

Fail 23 Feb 2009 27,204 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer sill is hold,however not near low bearing point

oil leak all around the engine under tray

rear diff damp

steering box slightly damp on top

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,647 miles

Oil leak

gearbox damp

offside rear floor at drain hole corroding

sign's of corrosion all under vehicle

slight play in both the front wheels

steering damp

Fail 26 Feb 2008 26,647 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

gearbox damp

offside rear floor at drain hole corroding

sign's of corrosion all under vehicle

slight play in both the front wheels

steering damp

Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,996 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 24,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,769 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 21,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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E629 BTM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 143,756 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E629 BTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E629 BTM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 11 February 1988.

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