1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.6L Petrol · F653 DFV
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 128,169 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F653 DFV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2022
- 128,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F653 DFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (F653 DFV) between September 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
F653 DFV Mileage History
- 27/09/2022128,169 mi
- 04/10/2022128,169 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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