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F22 ONY

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

135,817 mi
Last recorded135,817 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 ONY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 135,817 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking

front shocker gaiters perished

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

rigid brake pipes into flexi hoses all slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2026 135,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracking

front shocker gaiters perished

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

rear reg plate lights dim

rigid brake pipes into flexi hoses all slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 135,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket mounting detached from exhaust

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 135,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounting bracket detached from exhaust

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 135,525 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,753 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 134,744 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 134,035 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,912 miles

All 4 jacking point missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 132,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump/filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All 4 jacking point missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 131,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,455 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 127,302 miles

both front and nearside rear jacking point missing

oil leak

steering arm play on both sides

Fail 21 Jun 2016 127,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front and nearside rear jacking point missing

oil leak

steering arm play on both sides

Pass 28 May 2015 124,482 miles

front steering arm assembly has movement

nearside rear jacking point missing

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 124,482 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front steering arm assembly has movement

nearside rear jacking point missing

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 122,466 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 122,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 120,769 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting + middle silencer rattling within

Pass 30 May 2012 118,472 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 118,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 116,594 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 116,594 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 113,916 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 110,228 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 110,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 106,666 miles

coolant leak identified requires further investigation

nearside rear brake flexy hose deteriorating

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

power steering box play on both sides

rear bumper missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2008 106,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leak identified requires further investigation

nearside rear brake flexy hose deteriorating

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

power steering box play on both sides

rear bumper missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2007 103,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 97,692 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 97,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F22 ONY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 F22 ONY, 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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F22 ONY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 18 December 1992.

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