1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 1.8L Petrol · F744 HGJ
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 182,810 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F744 HGJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 182,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F744 HGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (F744 HGJ) between December 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
F744 HGJ Mileage History
- 19/12/2006153,302 mi
- 06/03/2008155,533 mi+2,231 mi
- 23/03/2009159,640 mi+4,107 mi
- 24/03/2009159,645 mi+5 mi
- 25/02/2010162,250 mi+2,605 mi
- 24/02/2011167,750 mi+5,500 mi
- 21/03/2012170,779 mi+3,029 mi
- 22/03/2013174,954 mi+4,175 mi
- 25/03/2013174,955 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2014177,141 mi+2,186 mi
- 15/04/2014177,142 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/2015179,914 mi+2,772 mi
- 20/04/2016180,095 mi+181 mi
- 03/04/2017180,299 mi+204 mi
- 12/04/2018180,610 mi+311 mi
- 12/04/2019180,761 mi+151 mi
- 11/11/2020182,810 mi+2,049 mi
- 17/11/2020182,810 mi
- 03/08/2023182,810 mi
- 26/01/2026182,810 mi
Average of roughly 1,545 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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