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E19 OBE

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Purple Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,483 mi
Last recorded150,483 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 OBE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 150,483 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 149,296 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 148,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 145,680 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 141,227 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 133,560 miles

screenchip offside front lower screen

Pass 16 May 2018 130,678 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 127,302 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 127,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 119,710 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear centre due to over inflation 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 119,710 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear centre due to over inflation 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 106,367 miles

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

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

Oil leak

steering box stiff

Fail 13 May 2015 106,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

steering box stiff

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,829 miles

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 94,829 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,688 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

o/s front top of strut squeeking

Fail 11 Jun 2013 82,688 miles

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

o/s front top of strut squeeking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 75,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 69,506 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 64,402 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,443 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,095 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 55,095 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,645 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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E19 OBE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Purple with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E19 OBE, 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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What year was E19 OBE registered?

E19 OBE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is E19 OBE safe to buy?

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