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B26 LUK

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Cream Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,142 mi
Last recorded94,142 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 LUK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 94,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 91,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,219 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,188 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,163 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously waekened

Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously waekened

Fail 6 Feb 2017 87,143 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,697 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,698 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,241 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered in white grease

exhaust has minor leak in the middle

rear sub frame rusty but not holed

vehicle been welded but can not see repair as covered in underseal magnet sticks

Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,211 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in whitegrease

rear sub frame rusty but not holed

Fail 1 Jul 2011 76,182 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in whitegrease

rear sub frame rusty but not holed

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,904 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,727 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 57,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,259 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 56,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B26 LUK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Cream with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B26 LUK, 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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B26 LUK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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