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C19 MRC

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,845 mi
Last recorded42,845 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 42,845 miles

Underbody covered in Underseal

Pass 18 Feb 2023 40,708 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 40,316 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 39,212 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 37,019 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,786 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 33,866 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,866 miles

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

chassis corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,701 miles

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

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

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

chassis has slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 110,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis has slight corrosion

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r shock has less damping effect

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 210,942 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009
Fail 7 Oct 2009 208,373 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 208,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 1 Sep 2008 207,918 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 207,911 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 199,832 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 199,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 188,954 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 188,912 miles

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

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

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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C19 MRC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C19 MRC, 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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C19 MRC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 20 May 1991.

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