1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.0L Petrol · J671 NCP

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E currently holds a valid roadworthiness pass from the 29 July 2025 test at 55,024 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the vehicle failed twice in consecutive years immediately before passing, both times with no defects formally logged by the tester. Recorded mileage stands at 55,024 miles against 34 years of age, an average of roughly 1,618 miles per year. The owner added only 6,689 miles between the July 2023 pass at 43,716 miles and the July 2025 pass. Gaps between tests are tight, with annual July appointments, but the low annual use implies long standing periods that can degrade rubber suspension bushes, brake calipers, and fuel system seals even without high wear. The July 2024 failure at 48,262 miles and the July 2025 failure at 54,962 miles both show no defects on the record, which suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical faults. A buyer should still inspect the underbody for structural corrosion, check coil springs and suspension arms for perishing, and confirm brake discs are free from rust binding after the car's low-mileage dormancy. Given the clean advisory history, previous keepers likely addressed consumables before each test. Verify the actual condition of tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions in person, as a 34-year-old Mercedes with sparse annual use can hide aged components not captured by the MOT entries.