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A14 HEC

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,015 mi
Last recorded70,015 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 HEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,771 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 68,669 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 68,346 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 68,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,884 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play propshaft centre bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 67,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,817 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,418 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,464 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 64,655 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 63,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 63,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 61,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,091 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 55,994 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,691 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 51,691 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,297 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,437 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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A14 HEC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A14 HEC, 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 A14 HEC registered?

A14 HEC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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