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H245 ARR

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,203 mi
Last recorded60,203 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH245 ARR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 60,203 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 60,203 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,086 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,086 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 59,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,186 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 59,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beams too low (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/jacking point floor area heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking supply pipe to suspension damper (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking level control valve leaking fluid (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 59,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,001 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion at the bottom rear of both rear wheel arches

Corrosion by both front jacking points

Front both top mounts deteriorated

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 58,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion at the bottom rear of both rear wheel arches

Corrosion by both front jacking mounts

Front Both top mounts deteriorated

Offside Front Indicator lens cracked

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to boot floor but not within prescribed areas

front exhaust bracket broken but system supported

front suspension fluid pipes corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all coil springs corroded

corrosion to boot floor but not within prescribed areas

front exhaust bracket broken but system supported

front suspension fluid pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,704 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,048 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,609 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front bumper support brackets corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 49,608 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front bumper support brackets corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,155 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 46,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,388 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,342 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,342 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H245 ARR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H245 ARR, 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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H245 ARR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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