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1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.0L Diesel · E486 KOW

E486 KOW

1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/12/1988. Recorded mileage 131,625 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/10/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
1997cc

E486 KOW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
  • 131,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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E486 KOW Mileage History

  1. 11/10/2022131,399 mi
  2. 11/10/2023131,516 mi+117 mi
  3. 11/10/2023131,516 mi
  4. 14/10/2024131,625 mi+109 mi

Average of roughly 112 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E486 KOW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (E486 KOW) between October 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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