1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 1.8L Petrol · L688 ECG
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 70,762 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1797cc
L688 ECG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2023
- 70,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L688 ECG Mileage History
- 21/09/202170,512 mi
- 24/09/202170,512 mi
- 27/10/202270,586 mi+74 mi
- 14/11/202370,762 mi+176 mi
Average of roughly 116 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L688 ECG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (L688 ECG) between September 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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