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B14 JPB

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

136,574 mi
Last recorded136,574 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 136,574 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in center of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 136,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in center of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 136,337 miles

All suspension bushes are perished, but have no movement

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting to hub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting to hub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 136,258 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

All suspension bushes are perished, but showing no signs of play at this stage

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around, greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 136,156 miles

All suspension bushes are perished, but showing no signs of play at this stage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting to hub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting to hub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 136,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension bushes are perished, but showing no signs of play at this stage

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting to hub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting to hub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 135,938 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Steering idler has slight play

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 135,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 135,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 134,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 133,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 132,584 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Jan 2017 132,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

all brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Jan 2016 131,510 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes have been greased

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded on edge

underside components generally corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 130,934 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 130,032 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 130,020 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2013 128,271 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 125,912 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 123,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 121,056 miles

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing low - approx 2000 miles of wear remaining

Fail 21 Jan 2009 117,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 117,835 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 114,187 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2007 110,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 110,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 106,306 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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B14 JPB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 119,690 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 B14 JPB, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B14 JPB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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