1989 Mercedes 190 E 2.6L Petrol · G481 VSR
1989 Mercedes 190 E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 43,269 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2599cc
G481 VSR Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2015
- 43,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G481 VSR Mileage History
- 11/04/200640,545 mi
- 11/04/200640,545 mi
- 19/04/200741,024 mi+479 mi
- 17/04/200841,084 mi+60 mi
- 17/04/200841,084 mi
- 21/04/200941,148 mi+64 mi
- 13/04/201041,178 mi+30 mi
- 18/04/201141,238 mi+60 mi
- 17/04/201241,269 mi+31 mi
- 09/04/201341,272 mi+3 mi
- 11/03/201441,916 mi+644 mi
- 12/03/201441,916 mi
- 17/03/201543,269 mi+1,353 mi
- 17/03/201543,269 mi
Average of roughly 305 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
G481 VSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes 190 E (G481 VSR) between April 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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