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A19 OEG

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,147 mi
Last recorded163,147 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 163,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 163,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 162,709 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 162,434 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 162,169 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 158,855 miles

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

Brake performance not tested front brakes binding excessively and pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rigid pipes chafing on body and other pipes (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking pipes (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs pump and flexi pipe unions (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing on tyre on right hand lock (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

fuel lines corroded

nearside front floor/jacking point corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 158,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Front top mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front top mounting deteriorated

Oil leak ()

all suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 144,210 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,017 miles

front road springs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 138,767 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 128,188 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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A19 OEG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

A19 OEG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 2 October 1990.

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