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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 2,498 cc

G219 VBPMOT history

G219 VBP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 164,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
164,061 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G219 VBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G219 VBP was last recorded at 164,061 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,058 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,061 miles
  • 2025 – 163,334 miles
  • 2024 – 162,268 miles
  • 2021 – 161,809 miles
  • 2020 – 161,470 miles
  • 2019 – 161,121 miles
  • 2018 – 160,613 miles
  • 2017 – 160,286 miles
  • 2016 – 159,837 miles
  • 2015 – 159,581 miles
  • 2014 – 157,294 miles
  • 2013 – 155,697 miles
  • 2012 – 151,714 miles
  • 2011 – 145,070 miles
  • 2009 – 139,601 miles
  • 2008 – 133,253 miles
  • 2007 – 122,903 miles
  • 2006 – 122,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,061 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Plastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / clamps

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,061 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    164,061 miles
    Test number
    541772709976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail164,058 miles (+724)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,058 miles
    Test number
    491952259697
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass163,334 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    163,334 miles
    Test number
    593101947999
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering system

  4. Fail163,334 miles (+1,066)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,334 miles
    Test number
    484745163635
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Power steering component fouling Track rod end touching wheel weights (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Power steering component fouling Track rod end touching wheel weights (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre/rear exhaust mount missing-system secure
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

  5. Pass162,268 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    162,268 miles
    Test number
    768864225918
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  6. Fail162,258 miles (+449)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,258 miles
    Test number
    246674268922
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault A S D light on (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk not locking in (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  7. Pass161,809 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,809 miles
    Test number
    591639868847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in under seal

  8. Fail161,804 miles (+334)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,804 miles
    Test number
    347747593832
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in under seal

  9. Pass161,470 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,470 miles
    Test number
    397182734745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,121 miles
    Test number
    787580971095
    • AdvisoryRear shocks absorbers covered in oi l not currently leaking

  11. Fail161,121 miles (+508)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,121 miles
    Test number
    490351974512
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shocks absorbers covered in oi l not currently leaking

  12. Pass160,613 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    160,613 miles
    Test number
    231264378952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail160,589 miles (+303)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,589 miles
    Test number
    132270102271
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass160,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    160,286 miles
    Test number
    618698875695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,286 miles (+449)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,286 miles
    Test number
    423767674594
    • 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)

  16. Pass159,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    159,837 miles
    Test number
    869745929865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail159,837 miles (+256)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,837 miles
    Test number
    361034035962
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass159,581 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    159,581 miles
    Test number
    479388203578
    • AdvisoryPartial retest old system refusal certificate number 516972515278
    • AdvisoryRepair patches covered in underseal and informed welded from inside

  19. Fail159,576 miles (+2,282)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,576 miles
    Test number
    516972515278
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Fail157,294 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,294 miles
    Test number
    498640094105
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBattery clamp not fully tight

  21. Pass157,294 miles (+1,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    157,294 miles
    Test number
    958470594111
    • NoteBattery clamp not fully tight

  22. Pass155,697 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    155,697 miles
    Test number
    518020993157
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRepair patches on floor pan covered in underseal.

  23. Fail155,697 miles (+3,983)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,697 miles
    Test number
    845070393131
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRepair patches on floor pan covered in underseal.

  24. Pass151,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    151,714 miles
    Test number
    836382592112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail151,714 miles (+6,644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,714 miles
    Test number
    108211392100
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass145,070 miles (+7)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    145,070 miles
    Test number
    949906761043
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRepair patches covered in underseal.

  27. Fail145,063 miles (+5,462)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,063 miles
    Test number
    127756551496
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass139,601 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    139,601 miles
    Test number
    684649639265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass133,253 miles (+10,350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    133,253 miles
    Test number
    351439138489
    • NoteHole in n/s/f floor

  30. Pass122,903 miles (+308)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    882630677278
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted
    • NoteOil leak from diff
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  31. Pass122,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    122,595 miles
    Test number
    813758926290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail122,595 miles1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,595 miles
    Test number
    974746526277
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBattery insecure and terminals loose
    • NoteCovers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle
    • NoteN/S/F floor rusted through outside prescribed area
    • NoteSlight play in N/S/R axle bush
    • NoteSlight play in O/S/F ball joint

Questions about G219 VBP

Does G219 VBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G219 VBP is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on G219 VBP?
The MOT on G219 VBP is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G219 VBP done?
G219 VBP was recorded at 164,061 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,060 miles a year.
Has G219 VBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G219 VBP has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on G219 VBP 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 G219 VBP find?
G219 VBP passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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