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D8 EXK

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,354 mi
Last recorded129,354 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 EXK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 129,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 120,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 119,300 miles

hand brake no reserve travel and low effort

Pass 2 Nov 2017 118,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 116,413 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 114,128 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,738 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,096 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 101,096 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,977 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 99,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 18 May 2009 98,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 97,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2007 95,804 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,428 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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D8 EXK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 D8 EXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D8 EXK registered?

D8 EXK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is D8 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 EXK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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