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1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.0L Petrol · J524 BNU

J524 BNU

1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 153,518 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
Year / Origin
1991
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Mar 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
153,518 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Mar 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 E shows a stable roadworthiness status based on its most recent MOT test. On 24 March 2022 at 153,518 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, indicating the tester found no advisories or failures at that time. This single clean result suggests the car presented in acceptable mechanical condition four years before the current date of 8 July 2026. The recorded mileage of 153,518 at the 2022 test equates to an average of roughly 4,386 miles per year across the car's 35-year life, which is low for a vehicle of this age. The DVSA history contains only this one entry, so no rapid accumulation or notable gaps between tests can be evidenced beyond the absence of later records. A clean single test with no advisories gives little basis to judge ongoing upkeep trends, though the four-year lapse since testing means current roadworthiness is unverified. A buyer should commission a fresh MOT and independent inspection before purchase. With no historical advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion, the 190 E shows no flagged mechanical risks in the record, but long standing periods implied by low mileage often conceal perished rubber components and subframe rust on this chassis. Prior owners presented the car for one documented test only, which limits insight into regular maintenance discipline. Verify the condition of the exhaust emissions system, binding calipers, and tyre sidewalls in person, as these consumable and structural items degrade with age regardless of the clean 2022 result.

J524 BNU Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2022
  • 153,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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J524 BNU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 02:48
MOT Analysis

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

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (J524 BNU) between March 2022 and March 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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ADVISORY