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RUH 3N

2017 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,056 mi
Last recorded90,056 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUH 3N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 90,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 86,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 157,982 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 157,982 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 157,949 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 79,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush worn, split and leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 149,784 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,134 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 142,011 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,484 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 139,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 136,717 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 135,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 135,333 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault comes on when turning (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 129,253 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Jul 2016 129,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2014 123,321 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,712 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2012 115,630 miles

slight corrosion around suspension mounting front and rear

Fail 16 Jul 2012 115,630 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion around suspension mounting front and rear

Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,207 miles

slight corrosion around suspension mounting front and rear.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,311 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 97,441 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,441 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,055 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 91,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2006 86,052 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 86,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded under car

Pass 15 Jul 2005 83,835 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2005 83,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RUH 3N is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUH 3N, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RUH 3N is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 26 September 2017.

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