
£2,072
1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1992 Mercedes 190E has had five former keepers and has covered 145,090 miles, supported by 23 MOTs. Recent work includes new tyres and front coil springs. It's described as being in good condition with a long MOT, but has some cosmetic wear and no service book.

Condition
6
The car is described as being in good condition with nice paintwork and a tidy interior, but with some wear and tear (warped trim). It has been driven 100 miles to the sale and has a valid MOT with minor advisories.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2010242F976364
Chassis No:
Odometer:
145,090 miles
K270TBX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Driven 100 miles to sale; recent new tyres and front coil springs; new MOT; ready to enjoy First registered in October 1992, this Mercedes 190E has covered 145,090 miles with no fewer than 23 MOTs to warrant this figure.
A 4-speed automatic model with the 125bhp 2.0 petrol engine and a top speed of 120mph, it also has ABS brakes, electric windows and sunroof and a JVC CD/radio.
In the current lady ownership since 2008, it has had five former keepers, most of them listed in copies of old V5 documents on file, the fourth owner being a wedding hire company in Swansea who had it registered as A1 WED.
Although there is no service book with the car, there are a few invoices showing upkeep since 2003.
Recent expenditure includes new rear shock absorbers in 2015; new n/s/f coil spring, exhaust backbox and full service in 2020; new radiator in 2021; new o/s/f coil spring and four new tyres in 2022.
An immobiliser is also fitted to the right of the headlight switch which works a...
Points of note
£776
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,400
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,951
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 13 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
148,714 miles
Registration Date
1992-10-06
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 04 2025 with 148,714 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc,s corroded (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc,s corroded (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 14 2024 with 146,841 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- fuel cap rubber perrished
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- front & rear subframes undersealed
Failed
On Jul 15 2024 with 146,841 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- fuel cap rubber perished
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- front & rear subframe undersealed
Passed
On Jul 19 2023 with 144,983 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o/s + n/s front to back vehicle has been rust proof
Failed
On Jul 18 2023 with 144,977 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 07 2022 with 144,919 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 04 2022 with 144,871 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 19 2020 with 144,706 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 24 2016 with 141,337 miles
Failed
On Mar 16 2016 with 141,327 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Mar 18 2015 with 138,874 miles
Failed
On Mar 10 2015 with 138,804 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Passed
On Mar 14 2014 with 132,096 miles
Failed
On Mar 13 2014 with 132,075 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Passed
On Mar 18 2013 with 127,879 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Failed
On Mar 13 2013 with 127,859 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Passed
On Mar 09 2012 with 118,675 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 08 2011 with 112,832 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed
On Mar 08 2010 with 107,066 miles
Passed
On Mar 09 2009 with 101,727 miles
Failed
On Mar 04 2009 with 101,656 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Mar 04 2008 with 97,552 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Mar 04 2008 with 97,552 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Mar 06 2007 with 96,958 miles
Passed
On Mar 06 2006 with 96,410 miles

