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L47 JSH

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL47 JSH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 94,035 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch near shock mount upper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy chaffing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 89,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,605 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 86,575 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced offside sill not seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 86,553 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to adverse revs during test and cutting out at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to centre inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

intake pipe split

A/C pipe cut

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner strut areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front exhaust bracket insecure however system still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front head lamp has slight play (aim not affected)

Nearside Front washer jet inop however o/s jet supplies enough to clear screen

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust rubber missing however system still secure

Rear o/s and n/s shock absorber casings corroded

Rear tyre wearing close to wear bands 205-55-16

Pass 30 Dec 2019 82,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,821 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake flexi pipes on car (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front both front tyres wearing at edges 205/55/16@3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle under side coated in underseal

Fail 4 Dec 2018 73,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake flexi pipes on car (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front both front tyres wearing at edges 205/55/16@3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle under side coated in underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,549 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished and cracking on outer sidewalls

brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 19 Dec 2017 69,544 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking at brake pipe/hose join (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres perished and cracking on outer sidewalls

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,758 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

all brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

both front tyre sidewalls cracking

offside front floor corroded

signs of fuel leak no leak at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2016 67,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

all brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

both front tyre sidewalls cracking

offside front floor corroded

signs of fuel leak no leak at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 66,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,392 miles

o/s/r brake slightly tight

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,787 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,432 miles

front suspenson rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2006 57,185 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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L47 JSH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L47 JSH, 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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L47 JSH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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