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Mercedes-Benz 200

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,997 cc

196 WTEMOT history

196 WTE is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,264 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
196 WTE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
200
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

196 WTE was last recorded at 134,264 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2016: 11,197 miles, lower than 109,544 miles on 19 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,780 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,484 miles
Average per year
2,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,264 miles
  • 2025 – 130,780 miles
  • 2022 – 126,555 miles
  • 2021 – 119,015 miles
  • 2020 – 118,396 miles
  • 2019 – 117,002 miles
  • 2018 – 115,572 miles
  • 2017 – 113,651 miles
  • 2016 – 111,923 miles
  • 2015 – 109,544 miles
  • 2014 – 107,001 miles
  • 2013 – 104,604 miles
  • 2011 – 103,038 miles
  • 2009 – 98,925 miles
  • 2008 – 95,279 miles
  • 2007 – 93,365 miles
  • 2005 – 90,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,264 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer bushes worn on both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Suspension pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,264 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,264 miles
    Test number
    373551274957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,780 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,780 miles
    Test number
    374434256909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,775 miles (+4,220)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,775 miles
    Test number
    741127179498
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass126,555 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,555 miles
    Test number
    949106224393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,553 miles (+7,538)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,553 miles
    Test number
    435561908043
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,015 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,015 miles
    Test number
    386512486841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,396 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,396 miles
    Test number
    540633074440
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer bushes worn on both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Suspension pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Suspension pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel de-laminating from frame
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail118,372 miles (+1,370)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,372 miles
    Test number
    183014888566
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Windscreen wiper stops within drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer bushes worn on both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Suspension pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Suspension pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel de-laminating from frame
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass117,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,002 miles
    Test number
    840396215707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,002 miles (+1,430)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,002 miles
    Test number
    776720526921
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass115,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,572 miles
    Test number
    516883966406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,572 miles (+1,921)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,572 miles
    Test number
    534291576352
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass113,651 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,651 miles
    Test number
    551355919454
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail113,581 miles (+1,658)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,581 miles
    Test number
    401260182163
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass111,923 miles (+100,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,923 miles
    Test number
    840501661999
    • AdvisoryOffside inner wing has a corrosive hole but not within 30cm of a body mounting
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering wheel bonding deteriated but not affecting steering control

  16. Fail11,197 miles (-98,347)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,197 miles
    Test number
    505771215751
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking Centre (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner wing has a corrosive hole but not within 30cm of a body mounting
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering wheel bonding deteriated but not affecting steering control

  17. Pass109,544 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,544 miles
    Test number
    908459215047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,001 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    816645934071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSmell of fuel under car but not leaking
    • NoteSteering wheel rubber coming off main structure
    • NoteUnderseal covering brake pipes
    • NoteUnderseal covering fuel pipes

  19. Fail107,001 miles (+2,397)1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    946375734042
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSmell of fuel under car but not leaking
    • NoteSteering wheel rubber coming off main structure
    • NoteUnderseal covering brake pipes
    • NoteUnderseal covering fuel pipes

  20. Pass104,604 miles (+129)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,604 miles
    Test number
    137322733443
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside rear flexi fuel pipes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteShow plates in boot

  21. Fail104,475 miles (+1,437)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,475 miles
    Test number
    485494803005
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear flexi fuel pipe slightly deteriorated
    • NoteShow plates in boot

  22. Pass103,038 miles (+1,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,038 miles
    Test number
    786857851342
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass101,165 miles (+2,240)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,165 miles
    Test number
    317395701059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFluid around offside rear brake pipes but not identifiable

  24. Pass98,925 miles (+3,646)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,925 miles
    Test number
    191861139380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass95,279 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,279 miles
    Test number
    963118818096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,365 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    493839717043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail93,350 miles (+3,093)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,350 miles
    Test number
    123245417063
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass90,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    90,257 miles
    Test number
    902744535384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 196 WTE

What vehicle is registration 196 WTE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 196 WTE on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 196 WTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 196 WTE is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 196 WTE?
The MOT on 196 WTE is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 196 WTE done?
196 WTE was recorded at 134,264 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,173 miles a year.
Has 196 WTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 196 WTE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 196 WTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 196 WTE find?
196 WTE passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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