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F4 DLH

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,148 mi
Last recorded82,148 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 82,148 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 47% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 81,183 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 80,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,496 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,546 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,779 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,238 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 60,455 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 60,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,502 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 53,768 miles

offside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 8 May 2007 48,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 44,900 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 44,900 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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F4 DLH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 F4 DLH, 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 F4 DLH registered?

F4 DLH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 25 May 1993.

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The MOT history for F4 DLH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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