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H5 VTP

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,604 mi
Last recorded145,604 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 VTP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 145,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 145,118 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 144,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 142,787 miles

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 139,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 136,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 133,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 128,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 123,457 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 123,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 120,091 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,640 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 114,621 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,941 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,582 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 103,382 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 101,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,120 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 100,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 86,341 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 80,896 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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H5 VTP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H5 VTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H5 VTP registered?

H5 VTP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is H5 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 VTP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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