1989 Mercedes 190 E 2.6L Petrol · C25 ROC
1989 Mercedes 190 E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 198,039 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2599cc
C25 ROC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 198,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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C25 ROC Mileage History
- 05/07/2024192,043 mi
- 12/08/2025195,406 mi+3,363 mi
- 18/08/2025195,426 mi+20 mi
- 05/08/2026198,039 mi+2,613 mi
- 05/08/2026198,039 mi
Average of roughly 2,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C25 ROC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes 190 E (C25 ROC) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
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