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G769 SVV

1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,170 mi
Last recorded159,170 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG769 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 159,170 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 159,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 156,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 154,318 miles

Child seat undone at presenters request in order to locate center seat buckle.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 152,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 151,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 150,466 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 150,127 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 150,085 miles

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

nearside front brake dragging slightly

nearside rear brake showing signs of running hot

Pass 6 Feb 2012 150,026 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 150,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 147,736 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 147,736 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 143,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 139,008 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 133,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G769 SVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G769 SVV, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G769 SVV registered?

G769 SVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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The MOT history for G769 SVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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