Official DVLA Record

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.6L Petrol · G185 ATL

G185 ATL

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1990. Recorded mileage 38,818 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
Year / Origin
1990 · Maidstone
MOT Status
Valid until 01/06/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,818 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
2599cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 2 June 2025 at 38,818 miles resulted in no defects, maintaining a trend of successful inspections over the last four years. Following a single failure in May 2021, the car has cleared three consecutive tests without advisory notices, suggesting the current ownership has addressed immediate concerns and maintains high mechanical standards. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 36-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,078 miles per year. Data shows very limited movement between tests, for example, the car covered only 58 miles between June 2022 and December 2023, and just 60 miles between December 2023 and June 2025. While this low usage indicates minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long periods of standing often lead to degradation of rubber-based parts, fluid breakdown, and seal corrosion that does not always manifest through mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Although the record shows no recorded faults, the tester should verify the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for hidden corrosion, which often accumulates on older Mercedes Benz models. Given the low usage, inspect the brake calipers for seizing or pitting and check the suspension bushes and hydraulic hoses for cracking or perish rot. The tyres should also be examined for flat spotting, as rubber loses elasticity over time regardless of remaining tread depth.

G185 ATL Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
  • 38,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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G185 ATL Mileage History

  1. 15/06/202238,700 mi
  2. 20/12/202338,758 mi+58 mi
  3. 02/06/202538,818 mi+60 mi

Average of roughly 40 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

G185 ATL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (G185 ATL) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY