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A19 EFW

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

192,285 mi
Last recorded192,285 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 EFW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 192,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 192,253 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 189,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 189,211 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 187,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 185,023 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 183,748 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 179,079 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 169,628 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in nearside and offside front shock absorber

Pass 8 Aug 2017 166,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 166,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 164,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 161,330 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 158,333 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 156,068 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 152,182 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 148,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 145,272 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 141,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 141,789 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 139,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 133,240 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 114,860 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A19 EFW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A19 EFW, 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 A19 EFW registered?

A19 EFW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A19 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 EFW 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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