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L504 EAY

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,621 mi
Last recorded103,621 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL504 EAY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 103,621 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (perished) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,509 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,591 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,157 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,140 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,271 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 88,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,759 miles

nearside front,offside front and offside rear tyres perishing.

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,810 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 86,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,767 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 72,547 miles

permissable corrosion on brake pipes

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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L504 EAY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L504 EAY, 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 L504 EAY registered?

L504 EAY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L504 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L504 EAY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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