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L415 DKK

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,649 mi
Last recorded85,649 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL415 DKK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 85,649 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 84,218 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,335 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 83,335 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 82,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 82,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,496 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,495 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,963 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 74,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,836 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 72,570 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,286 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012
Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 70,826 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,100 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 68,042 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 66,661 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 64,878 miles

TIMING CHAIN NOISEY

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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L415 DKK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L415 DKK, 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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L415 DKK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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