1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.0L Petrol · J908 ESU
1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 132,059 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J908 ESU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2024
- 132,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J908 ESU 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (J908 ESU) between April 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside a”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Track rod end seriously misaligned nearside and offside fouling on wheels (2.1.3 (e))”.
J908 ESU Mileage History
- 17/04/2023131,992 mi
- 12/07/2023132,005 mi+13 mi
- 19/07/2023132,009 mi+4 mi
- 16/07/2024132,029 mi+20 mi
- 24/07/2024132,059 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 53 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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