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A4 TBL

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,767 mi
Last recorded102,767 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 102,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 102,619 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension bushes splitting

fuel pipes rusty

parking brake lever requires adjustment

rear shockers rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2024 102,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension bushes deteriorating

fuel pipes corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 102,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension bushes deteriorating

front-rear brake pipe rusty

fuel pipes rusty

offside front chassis rusty

rear shockers rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 22 May 2023 102,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front suspension bushes deteriorating

front-rear brake pipe rusty

fuel pipes rusty

offside front chassis rusty

rear shockers rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 30 May 2022 102,020 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear suspension bushes deteriorating

offside front chassis rusty

rear shockers rusty

rear sub frame rusty

slight movement in steering box

Pass 27 May 2021 101,866 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear suspension bushes deteriorating

offside front chassis leg rusty

rear shockers rusty

Pass 28 May 2020 101,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front & rear suspension bushes deteriorating

offside front chassis leg rusty

Fail 27 May 2020 101,736 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front & rear suspension bushes deteriorating

offside front chassis leg rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside and nearside inner bushes cracked on front lower suspension arms

Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,291 miles

Front ferrels rusty

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,191 miles

brake pipe front-rear rusty

front & rear suspension bushes cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 100,962 miles

fuel pipes rusty

suspension bushes cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2014 100,760 miles

fuel pipes rusty

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

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

brake pipe front-rear rusty

front suspension bushes cracked

slight judder from rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 100,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front floor panel rusty at chassis leg end

Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 99,952 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 99,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 99,367 miles

bushes cracked on front suspension arms

middle exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2008 99,364 miles

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

bushes cracked on front suspension arms

middle exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2007 98,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 98,329 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A4 TBL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A4 TBL, 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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A4 TBL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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