1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.6L Petrol · BNZ 6097
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 96,140 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BNZ 6097 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 96,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BNZ 6097 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (BNZ 6097) between September 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides”; “Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
BNZ 6097 Mileage History
- 05/09/200685,936 mi
- 07/03/200885,936 mi
- 27/02/200985,936 mi
- 27/02/200985,936 mi
- 30/03/201085,936 mi
- 30/03/201185,936 mi
- 19/03/201285,936 mi
- 19/03/201285,936 mi
- 15/03/201385,936 mi
- 05/03/201485,935 mi-1 mi
- 02/03/201585,956 mi+21 mi
- 11/03/201585,936 mi-20 mi
- 02/03/201685,930 mi-6 mi
- 16/05/201788,744 mi+2,814 mi
- 16/05/201788,745 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/201890,006 mi+1,261 mi
- 01/12/201890,006 mi
- 24/10/202291,471 mi+1,465 mi
- 10/06/202492,182 mi+711 mi
- 02/06/202594,167 mi+1,985 mi
- 10/06/202696,140 mi+1,973 mi
Average of roughly 516 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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