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H21 PHB

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Pink Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,562 mi
Last recorded100,562 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 PHB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 99,840 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 98,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,994 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,846 miles

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

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

oil leak on rear differential

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,804 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on centre tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre wearing on centre tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,685 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 92,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside sill to floor holed and corroded in X2 places but not within 30cm of brakes/suspension or steering

Pass 1 Dec 2016 90,670 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,902 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,916 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,510 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,756 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 73,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 67,612 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 63,806 miles

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

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

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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H21 PHB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Pink 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 H21 PHB, 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 H21 PHB registered?

H21 PHB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for H21 PHB 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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