1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.0L Petrol · F120 BBO
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 127,793 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F120 BBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 127,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F120 BBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (F120 BBO) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Sub-frame fractured near mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
F120 BBO Mileage History
- 26/07/2024125,300 mi
- 06/08/2025127,793 mi+2,493 mi
- 07/08/2025127,794 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2026127,793 mi-1 mi
- 07/08/2026127,793 mi
Average of roughly 1,227 miles per year across 5 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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