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5 XOO

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,611 mi
Last recorded25,611 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 25,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 25,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT AND REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL FRONT SEAL? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 24,480 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 24,480 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 23,918 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,425 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,957 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,449 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,908 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,288 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2006

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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5 XOO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 119,690 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 5 XOO, 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 35 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 5 XOO registered?

5 XOO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is 5 XOO safe to buy?

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