1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.3L Petrol · E517 CMR
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 97,918 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E517 CMR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2022
- 97,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E517 CMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (E517 CMR) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure & rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from the steering box ( one arm with a ball joint a”; “Fuel system component leaking around injection system! (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
E517 CMR Mileage History
- 16/12/202197,918 mi
- 29/11/202297,918 mi
- 06/12/202297,918 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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