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L323 ADL

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 ADL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 122,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 119,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 116,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 114,989 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 114,989 miles

Road wheel fixing missing n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,838 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,783 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,955 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,249 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,374 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 73,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 68,480 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 64,298 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 64,298 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,849 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 63,849 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,162 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 62,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,430 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 55,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,021 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
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L323 ADL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L323 ADL, 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 L323 ADL?

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What year was L323 ADL registered?

L323 ADL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L323 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L323 ADL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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