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H383 JLF

2009 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,342 mi
Last recorded161,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH383 JLF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 161,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 161,342 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 155,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 155,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 151,276 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 151,276 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 150,004 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 147,893 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,414 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 139,070 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 139,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 130,457 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 130,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 124,688 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 124,686 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 114,465 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 111,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 106,811 miles

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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H383 JLF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H383 JLF, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H383 JLF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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