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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.6L Petrol · H27 SHO

H27 SHO

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 203,357 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
Year / Origin
1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
203,357 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
2599cc
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H27 SHO Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
  • 203,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)

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H27 SHO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 12:58
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (H27 SHO) between December 2005 and December 2025.

The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 89 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

H27 SHO Mileage History

  1. 14/12/200597,319 mi
  2. 14/12/2006102,334 mi+5,015 mi
  3. 12/12/2007107,708 mi+5,374 mi
  4. 13/12/2007107,708 mi
  5. 09/12/2008113,041 mi+5,333 mi
  6. 09/12/2009120,852 mi+7,811 mi
  7. 06/12/2010126,801 mi+5,949 mi
  8. 08/12/2010126,802 mi+1 mi
  9. 12/12/2011132,958 mi+6,156 mi
  10. 17/12/2012139,637 mi+6,679 mi
  11. 09/12/2013146,953 mi+7,316 mi
  12. 09/12/2013146,953 mi
  13. 09/12/2014153,784 mi+6,831 mi
  14. 09/12/2015158,421 mi+4,637 mi
  15. 13/12/2016162,662 mi+4,241 mi
  16. 14/12/2017165,915 mi+3,253 mi
  17. 10/12/2018170,174 mi+4,259 mi
  18. 10/12/2018170,178 mi+4 mi
  19. 10/12/2019175,144 mi+4,966 mi
  20. 16/12/2019175,145 mi+1 mi
  21. 08/12/2020177,885 mi+2,740 mi
  22. 16/12/2020177,885 mi
  23. 10/12/2021191,177 mi+13,292 mi
  24. 13/12/2021191,178 mi+1 mi
  25. 29/11/2022195,347 mi+4,169 mi
  26. 30/11/2022195,349 mi+2 mi
  27. 14/12/2023196,014 mi+665 mi
  28. 06/12/2024196,471 mi+457 mi
  29. 09/12/2025203,357 mi+6,886 mi
  30. 09/12/2025203,357 mi

Average of roughly 5,305 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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