1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 1.8L Petrol · K454 AEC
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 179,079 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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K454 AEC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 179,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K454 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (K454 AEC) between November 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
K454 AEC Mileage History
- 28/11/200583,204 mi
- 27/11/200693,344 mi+10,140 mi
- 22/11/200798,897 mi+5,553 mi
- 18/11/2008103,758 mi+4,861 mi
- 28/11/2009109,203 mi+5,445 mi
- 12/11/2010115,117 mi+5,914 mi
- 12/11/2011121,523 mi+6,406 mi
- 05/11/2012127,690 mi+6,167 mi
- 28/11/2013132,057 mi+4,367 mi
- 19/11/2014140,945 mi+8,888 mi
- 25/11/2014140,955 mi+10 mi
- 04/11/2015146,452 mi+5,497 mi
- 14/11/2016152,025 mi+5,573 mi
- 23/12/2017157,727 mi+5,702 mi
- 11/11/2019158,128 mi+401 mi
- 11/12/2020160,756 mi+2,628 mi
- 07/04/2022164,255 mi+3,499 mi
- 01/12/2022164,331 mi+76 mi
- 29/11/2023169,678 mi+5,347 mi
- 28/11/2024177,012 mi+7,334 mi
- 28/11/2024177,012 mi
- 03/12/2025179,079 mi+2,067 mi
- 03/12/2025179,079 mi
Average of roughly 4,790 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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