1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.0L Petrol · L424 APK
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 87,356 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L424 APK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2024
- 87,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L424 APK 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 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (L424 APK) between October 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2024 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: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
L424 APK Mileage History
- 28/10/202185,992 mi
- 27/04/202386,024 mi+32 mi
- 15/05/202386,027 mi+3 mi
- 04/07/202487,356 mi+1,329 mi
- 04/07/202487,356 mi
Average of roughly 508 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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