1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.6L Petrol · E773 MYE
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 20 May 1988. Recorded mileage 125,971 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E773 MYE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 125,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E773 MYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (E773 MYE) between May 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
E773 MYE Mileage History
- 16/05/2006103,106 mi
- 11/05/2007105,143 mi+2,037 mi
- 29/05/2008107,928 mi+2,785 mi
- 22/06/2009112,329 mi+4,401 mi
- 25/06/2010114,753 mi+2,424 mi
- 07/07/2011117,833 mi+3,080 mi
- 11/07/2012120,649 mi+2,816 mi
- 11/07/2012120,652 mi+3 mi
- 04/07/2013123,390 mi+2,738 mi
- 04/07/2013123,391 mi+1 mi
- 30/06/2014125,951 mi+2,560 mi
- 30/06/2015125,951 mi
- 01/07/2015125,952 mi+1 mi
- 26/05/2016125,951 mi-1 mi
- 26/05/2016125,951 mi
- 19/05/2017125,951 mi
- 19/05/2017125,951 mi
- 14/05/2018125,951 mi
- 09/05/2019125,951 mi
- 09/05/2019125,951 mi
- 03/06/2020125,951 mi
- 12/09/2020125,951 mi
- 24/05/2021125,951 mi
- 31/05/2022125,952 mi+1 mi
- 12/06/2023125,952 mi
- 20/09/2024125,953 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/2025125,971 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,182 miles per year across 27 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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