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EJZ 190

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

251,859 mi
Last recorded251,859 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 190
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 251,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 251,025 miles

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

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

unable to determine repair n/s front floor

Fail 24 Apr 2025 251,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front floor and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

n/s front floor unable to determine repair

Fail 10 Apr 2024 250,999 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 250,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 250,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 249,762 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 243,617 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 240,194 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 237,276 miles

condensation in o/s headlight

Fail 10 Jul 2012 237,272 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 11 Jul 2011 234,793 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 227,473 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 221,609 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 216,419 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 211,587 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 211,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 205,392 miles

slight rusting of metal brake pipes

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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EJZ 190 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EJZ 190, 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 EJZ 190 registered?

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

Is EJZ 190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJZ 190 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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