1989 Mercedes 190 E 2.6L Petrol · G134 XTC
1989 Mercedes 190 E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 187,361 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G134 XTC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2013
- 187,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G134 XTC Mileage History
- 12/01/2007152,752 mi
- 08/02/2008158,076 mi+5,324 mi
- 09/02/2008158,083 mi+7 mi
- 09/02/2009158,952 mi+869 mi
- 10/02/2010163,609 mi+4,657 mi
- 04/02/2011170,359 mi+6,750 mi
- 07/02/2011170,370 mi+11 mi
- 10/09/2012178,720 mi+8,350 mi
- 11/09/2012178,720 mi
- 28/08/2013187,361 mi+8,641 mi
Average of roughly 5,224 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
G134 XTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes 190 E (G134 XTC) between January 2007 and August 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
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