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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 1,997 cc

G511 FJCMOT history

G511 FJC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
104,341 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G511 FJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

G511 FJC was last recorded at 104,341 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,332 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,341 miles
  • 2023 – 104,332 miles
  • 2021 – 104,293 miles
  • 2020 – 104,133 miles
  • 2019 – 101,214 miles
  • 2018 – 100,671 miles
  • 2017 – 96,534 miles
  • 2016 – 87,513 miles
  • 2015 – 79,191 miles
  • 2014 – 70,776 miles
  • 2013 – 63,609 miles
  • 2012 – 58,755 miles
  • 2011 – 56,490 miles
  • 2010 – 54,608 miles
  • 2009 – 49,457 miles
  • 2008 – 46,747 miles
  • 2007 – 43,692 miles
  • 2006 – 42,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,341 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both Inner wheel archs near bumper support

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under body wax oiled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,341 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,341 miles
    Test number
    421444613959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,332 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,332 miles
    Test number
    519462314434
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass104,293 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,293 miles
    Test number
    282287215234
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both Inner wheel archs near bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body wax oiled
  4. Fail104,291 miles (+158)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,291 miles
    Test number
    485237204465
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both Inner wheel archs near bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body wax oiled
  5. Pass104,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    263216057114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion NSF and OSF crossmember front of chassis
  6. Fail104,120 miles (+2,906)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,120 miles
    Test number
    484317080843
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion NSF and OSF crossmember front of chassis
  7. Pass101,214 miles (+543)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    342549707933
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch and bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch at front under headlight
  8. Pass100,671 miles (+4,137)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,671 miles
    Test number
    672222802656
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box and diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  9. Pass96,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,534 miles
    Test number
    770828757490
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  10. Fail96,534 miles (+9,021)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,534 miles
    Test number
    707969841708
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  11. Pass87,513 miles (+8,322)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,513 miles
    Test number
    560394321560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,191 miles (+8,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,191 miles
    Test number
    464454822704
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edge
  13. Pass70,776 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,776 miles
    Test number
    159013334247
    • NoteN/s/r exhaust rubber broken
  14. Fail70,776 miles (+7,167)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,776 miles
    Test number
    656173134253
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r exhaust rubber broken
  15. Pass63,609 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,609 miles
    Test number
    858094253277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,605 miles (+4,850)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    498073153251
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass58,755 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,755 miles
    Test number
    669665252241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,490 miles (+75)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,490 miles
    Test number
    328150901470
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting not secure
  19. Fail56,415 miles (+1,807)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,415 miles
    Test number
    169359481141
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass54,608 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,608 miles
    Test number
    641117390181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,457 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,457 miles
    Test number
    904124799148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,747 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    820382598067
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front disc corroded at inner edge not to excess
  23. Fail46,747 miles (+3,055)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    270762498010
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOuter Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front disc corroded at inner edge not to excess
  24. Pass43,692 miles (+968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,692 miles
    Test number
    191762267029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass42,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,724 miles
    Test number
    143250476006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G511 FJC

Does G511 FJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G511 FJC expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G511 FJC?
The MOT on G511 FJC expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G511 FJC done?
G511 FJC was recorded at 104,341 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 3,403 miles a year.
Has G511 FJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G511 FJC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on G511 FJC 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 G511 FJC find?
G511 FJC passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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