1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.5L Petrol · E19 OMB
1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 129,933 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E19 OMB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
- 129,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E19 OMB 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (E19 OMB) between January 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))”.
E19 OMB Mileage History
- 25/01/200684,049 mi
- 06/02/200684,166 mi+117 mi
- 25/08/200786,740 mi+2,574 mi
- 11/09/200786,867 mi+127 mi
- 17/11/200895,612 mi+8,745 mi
- 18/11/200895,637 mi+25 mi
- 31/10/2009101,443 mi+5,806 mi
- 13/11/2010106,232 mi+4,789 mi
- 16/11/2011110,801 mi+4,569 mi
- 15/11/2012114,337 mi+3,536 mi
- 06/11/2013118,895 mi+4,558 mi
- 03/02/2015120,995 mi+2,100 mi
- 20/02/2015120,995 mi
- 08/02/2016122,328 mi+1,333 mi
- 08/06/2017122,797 mi+469 mi
- 15/06/2017122,799 mi+2 mi
- 30/07/2018123,831 mi+1,032 mi
- 09/08/2018123,840 mi+9 mi
- 17/07/2019127,706 mi+3,866 mi
- 26/06/2023129,937 mi+2,231 mi
- 03/07/2023129,933 mi-4 mi
Average of roughly 2,632 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: Below 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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