1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.0L Petrol · E157 WEX
1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20/08/1987. Recorded mileage 43,608 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1997cc
E157 WEX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 43,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 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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E157 WEX Mileage History
- 15/03/201239,487 mi
- 15/03/201239,487 mi
- 03/05/201339,494 mi+7 mi
- 02/05/201439,534 mi+40 mi
- 06/05/201539,558 mi+24 mi
- 07/05/201539,562 mi+4 mi
- 22/09/201639,587 mi+25 mi
- 11/10/201739,610 mi+23 mi
- 11/10/201739,610 mi
- 10/03/202239,645 mi+35 mi
- 05/09/202239,677 mi+32 mi
- 15/11/202340,208 mi+531 mi
- 24/04/202540,212 mi+4 mi
- 03/04/202643,608 mi+3,396 mi
Average of roughly 293 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
E157 WEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (E157 WEX) between March 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.
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