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E19 ORC

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,318 mi
Last recorded83,318 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 ORC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 83,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,313 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 83,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 83,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,549 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight oil leak under the car

Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near joing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 75,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near joing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,306 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,879 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,887 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 70,886 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap washer old and split

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,546 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished (NO CORDS EXPOSED)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 8 Oct 2012 70,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished (NO CORDS EXPOSED)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 22 Oct 2011 69,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/R tyre perished

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 69,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R tyre perished

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,796 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,619 miles

advise unable to check outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 64,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise unable to check outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,556 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2007 62,555 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,894 miles

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

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

engine misfire at idle

hydrocarbons above limit at idle

o/s lower ball joint noisey when steering operated

oil leak

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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E19 ORC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E19 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

E19 ORC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 2 September 1991.

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