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Mercedes-Benz 190

Grey · Petrol · 1990 · 1,997 cc

BRA 929MOT history

BRA 929 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 first used on 1 May 1990. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
188,021 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BRA 929
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 May 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BRA 929 was last recorded at 188,021 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,008 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,021 miles
  • 2025 – 187,618 miles
  • 2024 – 187,247 miles
  • 2021 – 186,932 miles
  • 2019 – 186,910 miles
  • 2018 – 186,194 miles
  • 2017 – 185,739 miles
  • 2016 – 184,936 miles
  • 2015 – 184,456 miles
  • 2014 – 183,648 miles
  • 2013 – 183,232 miles
  • 2012 – 181,522 miles
  • 2011 – 178,960 miles
  • 2010 – 172,208 miles
  • 2009 – 171,174 miles
  • 2007 – 169,371 miles
  • 2006 – 162,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,021 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,021 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    188,021 miles
    Test number
    344331259783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail188,008 miles (+390)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,008 miles
    Test number
    660168010136
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting TOW EYE (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass187,618 miles (+371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    187,618 miles
    Test number
    547185273905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass187,247 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    187,247 miles
    Test number
    287890905165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail187,230 miles (+298)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,230 miles
    Test number
    701729575821
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass186,932 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    186,932 miles
    Test number
    259957046092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass186,910 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    186,910 miles
    Test number
    140810063456
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail186,910 miles (+716)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,910 miles
    Test number
    381801626755
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass186,194 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    186,194 miles
    Test number
    272230944896
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail186,193 miles (+454)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,193 miles
    Test number
    813350559014
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass185,739 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    185,739 miles
    Test number
    726857087295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail185,737 miles (+801)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,737 miles
    Test number
    118846245803
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass184,936 miles (+480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    184,936 miles
    Test number
    531567575615
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  14. Pass184,456 miles (+808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    184,456 miles
    Test number
    749844774291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion all over

  15. Pass183,648 miles (+416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    183,648 miles
    Test number
    217871714341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass183,232 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    183,232 miles
    Test number
    936721913346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass181,522 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    181,522 miles
    Test number
    188665412243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail181,521 miles (+2,561)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,521 miles
    Test number
    527744412284
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  19. Pass178,960 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    178,960 miles
    Test number
    148861921251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail172,208 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,208 miles
    Test number
    542012420202
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  21. Pass172,208 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    172,208 miles
    Test number
    662882620248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass171,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    171,174 miles
    Test number
    263412029281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail171,174 miles (+1,803)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,174 miles
    Test number
    734537619227
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise front no plate impact damage

  24. Pass169,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    169,371 miles
    Test number
    492707527360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail169,371 miles (+6,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,371 miles
    Test number
    512436527399
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  26. Pass162,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    162,937 miles
    Test number
    422422056456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BRA 929

What vehicle is registration BRA 929 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BRA 929 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 first used on 1 May 1990. 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 BRA 929 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BRA 929 is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on BRA 929?
The MOT on BRA 929 is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BRA 929 done?
BRA 929 was recorded at 188,021 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,273 miles a year.
Has BRA 929 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BRA 929 has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on BRA 929 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on BRA 929 find?
BRA 929 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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