1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.0L Petrol · E601 KDG
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 75,490 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E601 KDG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 75,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E601 KDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (E601 KDG) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
E601 KDG Mileage History
- 26/05/200657,434 mi
- 18/05/200758,823 mi+1,389 mi
- 16/05/200859,629 mi+806 mi
- 19/05/200859,629 mi
- 28/05/200959,850 mi+221 mi
- 26/05/201059,963 mi+113 mi
- 18/05/201160,112 mi+149 mi
- 18/05/201261,157 mi+1,045 mi
- 30/05/201261,370 mi+213 mi
- 21/05/201367,173 mi+5,803 mi
- 29/05/201367,346 mi+173 mi
- 19/06/201471,225 mi+3,879 mi
- 03/06/201573,337 mi+2,112 mi
- 10/06/201573,386 mi+49 mi
- 15/06/201673,386 mi
- 13/06/201773,386 mi
- 08/09/201873,868 mi+482 mi
- 03/05/201973,868 mi
- 25/05/202373,868 mi
- 09/06/202373,870 mi+2 mi
- 09/05/202473,868 mi-2 mi
- 09/05/202473,870 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/202573,868 mi-2 mi
- 13/06/202573,870 mi+2 mi
- 17/06/202675,490 mi+1,620 mi
- 18/06/202675,490 mi
Average of roughly 900 miles per year across 26 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: 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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