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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Green · Petrol · 1989 · 2,599 cc

F123 SLRMOT history

F123 SLR is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 2 May 1989. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
56,948 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
75 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F123 SLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
2 May 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F123 SLR was last recorded at 56,948 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2015: 56,017 miles, lower than 56,018 miles on 24 Jan 2014.

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
56,948 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
75 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,948 miles
  • 2024 – 56,927 miles
  • 2023 – 56,886 miles
  • 2022 – 56,871 miles
  • 2021 – 56,353 miles
  • 2020 – 56,127 miles
  • 2019 – 56,019 miles
  • 2018 – 56,018 miles
  • 2017 – 56,018 miles
  • 2016 – 56,018 miles
  • 2015 – 56,017 miles
  • 2014 – 56,018 miles
  • 2013 – 56,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,948 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BBJ (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,948 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,948 miles
    Test number
    994697911933
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BBJ (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail56,948 miles (+21)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,948 miles
    Test number
    353545361843
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BBJ (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass56,927 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,927 miles
    Test number
    102381108839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,886 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,886 miles
    Test number
    703994463083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    536434567827
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the hose (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail56,870 miles (+517)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,870 miles
    Test number
    324024868159
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the hose (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass56,353 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,353 miles
    Test number
    435206792017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    278378941074
    • AdvisoryExhaust box in front pipe has slight blow
  9. Fail56,127 miles (+108)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    546352858965
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box in front pipe has slight blow
  10. Pass56,019 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,019 miles
    Test number
    171309489017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,018 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    846692576946
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail56,018 miles4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    761716124201
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass56,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    533456422831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,018 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    509758562021
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass56,018 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    835388144314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,017 miles (-1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,017 miles
    Test number
    985334435053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  17. Pass56,018 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    358444124021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear axle diff has a oil leak
  18. Pass56,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    675577833070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F123 SLR

Does F123 SLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F123 SLR expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F123 SLR?
The MOT on F123 SLR expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F123 SLR done?
F123 SLR was recorded at 56,948 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 75 miles a year.
Has F123 SLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F123 SLR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on F123 SLR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F123 SLR find?
F123 SLR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bbj.

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