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B3 AEM

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,394 mi
Last recorded118,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 118,394 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 117,901 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 117,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 116,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 115,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 114,997 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,702 miles

very slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,449 miles

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 112,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,030 miles

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

offside front floor corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2014 111,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,933 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 111,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 111,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 110,568 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 109,137 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 104,790 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 104,784 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 102,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 98,630 miles

nail in tyre

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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B3 AEM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B3 AEM, 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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What year was B3 AEM registered?

B3 AEM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 4 June 1990.

Is B3 AEM safe to buy?

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