1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.0L Petrol · L681 ADS
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1993. Recorded mileage 166,079 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1997cc
L681 ADS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2023
- 166,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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L681 ADS Mileage History
- 18/08/2006128,831 mi
- 24/08/2007133,634 mi+4,803 mi
- 24/08/2007133,634 mi
- 10/07/2008136,601 mi+2,967 mi
- 05/08/2008136,639 mi+38 mi
- 05/08/2008136,639 mi
- 27/07/2009140,394 mi+3,755 mi
- 03/08/2010142,728 mi+2,334 mi
- 28/07/2011144,518 mi+1,790 mi
- 23/07/2012148,626 mi+4,108 mi
- 24/07/2012148,641 mi+15 mi
- 31/07/2013151,680 mi+3,039 mi
- 06/08/2014154,543 mi+2,863 mi
- 28/07/2015158,142 mi+3,599 mi
- 03/08/2016160,315 mi+2,173 mi
- 04/08/2016160,315 mi
- 14/03/2019162,724 mi+2,409 mi
- 15/03/2019162,724 mi
- 10/03/2020164,540 mi+1,816 mi
- 04/08/2021165,511 mi+971 mi
- 06/08/2021165,511 mi
- 10/02/2023166,076 mi+565 mi
- 16/02/2023166,079 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,258 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
L681 ADS 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 (L681 ADS) between August 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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