1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.6L Petrol · H290 BOT
1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 134,125 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H290 BOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 134,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H290 BOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (H290 BOT) between December 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing maybe under seat base (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
H290 BOT Mileage History
- 14/12/2022123,701 mi
- 14/12/2023131,167 mi+7,466 mi
- 14/12/2023131,169 mi+2 mi
- 20/02/2025134,116 mi+2,947 mi
- 21/02/2025134,125 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,761 miles per year across 5 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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