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L3 JLA

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

207,195 mi
Last recorded207,195 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 JLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 207,195 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 206,246 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

under vehicle repair carried out / heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 14 May 2025 206,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides - chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + all 4 jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2025 206,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point slightly corroded

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

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Jan 2024 204,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jan 2023 197,642 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 197,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 191,185 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 183,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heat shield damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Slight general corrosion at rear

Valve stem slightly damaged Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 174,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 165,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 165,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 155,920 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 145,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 135,807 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 135,807 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 128,575 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 23 Jan 2015 128,575 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 122,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 115,235 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 106,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 101,623 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 96,947 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 93,514 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 90,392 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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L3 JLA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L3 JLA, 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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L3 JLA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 2 February 1994.

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