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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 2,599 cc

F7 KARMOT history

F7 KAR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,883 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 KAR was last recorded at 111,883 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2015: 110,815 miles, lower than 110,919 miles on 2 Apr 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
111,783 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,883 miles
  • 2024 – 111,783 miles
  • 2023 – 111,415 miles
  • 2022 – 111,221 miles
  • 2021 – 111,023 miles
  • 2019 – 110,915 miles
  • 2018 – 110,915 miles
  • 2017 – 110,915 miles
  • 2016 – 110,915 miles
  • 2015 – 110,815 miles
  • 2014 – 110,919 miles
  • 2013 – 110,839 miles
  • 2012 – 109,613 miles
  • 2011 – 109,101 miles
  • 2010 – 108,842 miles
  • 2009 – 108,461 miles
  • 2007 – 106,933 miles
  • 2006 – 104,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,883 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,883 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,883 miles
    Test number
    362493631283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,783 miles (+368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,783 miles
    Test number
    750131354872
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,415 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,415 miles
    Test number
    280896236482
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass111,221 miles (+198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,221 miles
    Test number
    650830110239
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,023 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,023 miles
    Test number
    451949700250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,915 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,915 miles
    Test number
    118923391171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,915 miles
    Test number
    169399677458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,915 miles
    Test number
    141001426775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,915 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,915 miles
    Test number
    547935493825
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  10. Pass110,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,915 miles
    Test number
    253296105995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,915 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,915 miles
    Test number
    295844307246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,815 miles (-104)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,815 miles
    Test number
    139465645089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,919 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,919 miles
    Test number
    475062494074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,839 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,839 miles
    Test number
    125384693012
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail110,839 miles (+1,226)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,839 miles
    Test number
    869784493082
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail109,613 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,613 miles
    Test number
    617065192056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass109,613 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,613 miles
    Test number
    926555992015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass109,101 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,101 miles
    Test number
    448455461061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,089 miles (+247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,089 miles
    Test number
    275583361031
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass108,842 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    282401960013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass108,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    108,461 miles
    Test number
    170995659083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,461 miles (+1,528)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,461 miles
    Test number
    611572159076
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass106,933 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    106,933 miles
    Test number
    262905147189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    104,814 miles
    Test number
    384395946168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,814 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,814 miles
    Test number
    270699136128
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about F7 KAR

Does F7 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 KAR is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 KAR?
The MOT on F7 KAR is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 KAR done?
F7 KAR was recorded at 111,883 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 350 miles a year.
Has F7 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 KAR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on F7 KAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F7 KAR find?
F7 KAR passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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