CarVerify

Free Car Check

L287 LBE

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 2599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,383 mi
Last recorded33,383 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 33,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 31,384 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 29,844 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 28,558 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 28,511 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 28,511 miles

Front registration plate incorrect Space between characters incorrect. (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect Space between characters incorrect. (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Dec 2015 27,971 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak from engine and rear diff

Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 26,907 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 26,907 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,548 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 26,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 26,288 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,047 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 25,511 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,511 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,771 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 23,568 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 22,465 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 21,463 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L287 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,727 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 L287 LBE, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L287 LBE?

You can check the full history of L287 LBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L287 LBE registered?

L287 LBE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L287 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L287 LBE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L287 LBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L287 LBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.