1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.0L Petrol · F557 DCT
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 43,626 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F557 DCT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2023
- 43,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F557 DCT 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (F557 DCT) between November 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2023 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
F557 DCT Mileage History
- 22/11/202237,717 mi
- 23/11/202237,726 mi+9 mi
- 23/12/202343,626 mi+5,900 mi
Average of roughly 5,452 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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