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B13 SHK

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,387 mi
Last recorded126,387 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 SHK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 126,387 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 125,786 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 121,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 119,181 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,877 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 109,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,844 miles

Nearside Rear and offside

Fail 9 Sep 2016 96,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear and offside

Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,872 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,136 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,950 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 72,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,686 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 69,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,369 miles

Centre wiper blade poor condition

Nearside swivel worn to limit

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Oil leak suspect cam cover

Pass 5 Aug 2008 66,159 miles

Central wiper blade poor condition

Engine oil leak evident

Nearside swivel worn

Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,678 miles

Nearside lower swivel worn close to limit

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 61,618 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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B13 SHK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B13 SHK, 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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B13 SHK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 18 September 1990.

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