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A20 ECX

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,133 mi
Last recorded104,133 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 104,133 miles

underneath undersealed

Pass 9 May 2025 103,402 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 103,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,597 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 101,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 97,260 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,681 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded round bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,681 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded round bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,483 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 78,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,895 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 71,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,482 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

very rusty areas underneath

Fail 7 Mar 2012 65,462 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

very rusty areas underneath

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,137 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 58,106 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,000 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F lower ball joint squeaking when rotated

Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,468 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 42,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 34,315 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 34,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 93,264 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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A20 ECX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 ECX, 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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A20 ECX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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