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159 WHW

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,652 mi
Last recorded184,652 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration159 WHW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 184,652 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 182,153 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 182,153 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 180,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 178,364 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 178,364 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 175,682 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 175,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 173,253 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 170,541 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 166,191 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 162,017 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 156,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 151,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 137,912 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 130,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 124,074 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 116,538 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 108,413 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 108,413 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,425 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 88,044 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,206 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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159 WHW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 122,427 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 159 WHW, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 159 WHW registered?

159 WHW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is 159 WHW safe to buy?

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