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L393 LSX

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,697 mi
Last recorded87,697 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 LSX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 87,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 87,288 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,976 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,767 miles

n/s/r. jacking pad missing.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,397 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r. jacking pad missing.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sill.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r. jacking pad missing.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 13 Feb 2020 86,182 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r. jacking pad missing.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 85,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 84,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,181 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2012 81,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 80,071 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,773 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

outer sills covered plastic trim

Pass 16 Mar 2007 75,388 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 74,866 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sills covered with plastic trim

Fail 14 Mar 2006 74,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sills covered with plastic trim

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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L393 LSX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L393 LSX, 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.

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What year was L393 LSX registered?

L393 LSX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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