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BNZ 441

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,441 mi
Last recorded163,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 441
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 163,441 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2025 163,142 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 160,968 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 159,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 158,796 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 158,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 158,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 157,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 157,066 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 156,738 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 155,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 155,076 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 154,920 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 26 Sep 2013 154,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 8 Aug 2013 154,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 31 Jul 2012 154,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 152,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

N/S/F tyre inside tyre wall perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension/strut top mountings perished

front tyres worn on edges

propshaft front rubber coupling perished

rear tyres low on tread

water in o/s headlamp (not effecting pattern)

Fail 12 May 2011 152,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

N/S/F tyre inside tyre wall perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension/strut top mountings perished

front tyres worn on edges

propshaft front rubber coupling perished

rear tyres low on tread

water in o/s headlamp (not effecting pattern)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 152,637 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 152,631 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 149,359 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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BNZ 441 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BNZ 441, 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 BNZ 441 registered?

BNZ 441 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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