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H226 XYP

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,841 mi
Last recorded99,841 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH226 XYP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 99,841 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes covered in grease or other material ()

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idle arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,703 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes covered in grease or other material ()

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idle arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 90,263 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes covered in grease or other material ()

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

Nearside Front steering drop arm slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,810 miles

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

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,063 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,704 miles

O/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING WEAR

Fail 21 Feb 2017 65,701 miles

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

O/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING WEAR

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,055 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads!

unable to test emissions due to exhaust gases being too clean!

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,633 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,425 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,357 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,597 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 20 Oct 2005 27,884 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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H226 XYP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 138,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H226 XYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H226 XYP registered?

H226 XYP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 3 January 1991.

Is H226 XYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H226 XYP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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