Mercedes-Benz 190 E
Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,997 cc
G779 VBWMOT history
G779 VBW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 181,022 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 181,022 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G779 VBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 190 E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 31 Dec 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G779 VBW was last recorded at 181,022 miles on 26 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Nov 2009: 166,791 miles, lower than 166,795 miles on 3 Apr 2008.
- 3 May 2025: 181,022 miles, lower than 181,822 miles on 19 Jan 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 181,022 miles · 3 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,022 miles
- 2025 – 181,022 miles
- 2024 – 181,822 miles
- 2020 – 180,950 miles
- 2017 – 180,324 miles
- 2016 – 179,830 miles
- 2012 – 174,098 miles
- 2011 – 173,008 miles
- 2010 – 171,660 miles
- 2009 – 166,791 miles
- 2008 – 166,795 miles
- 2007 – 162,951 miles
- 2006 – 159,066 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly leaking oil
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 tyres perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,022 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 181,022 miles
- Test number
- 509581184825
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly leaking oil
Pass181,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 181,022 miles
- Test number
- 600144922819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,022 miles (-800)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,022 miles
- Test number
- 493393353905
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Pass181,822 miles (+872)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 181,822 miles
- Test number
- 977019454978
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass180,950 miles (+626)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 180,950 miles
- Test number
- 582756547177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,324 miles (+494)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 180,324 miles
- Test number
- 614687460905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,830 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 179,830 miles
- Test number
- 495093154550
- AdvisoryFront tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fail179,829 miles (+5,731)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,829 miles
- Test number
- 266239479251
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass174,098 miles (+1,090)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 174,098 miles
- Test number
- 619446072252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,008 miles (+1,348)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 173,008 miles
- Test number
- 706732971288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,660 miles (+4,869)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 171,660 miles
- Test number
- 414458300450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,791 miles (-4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 166,791 miles
- Test number
- 312647209330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,795 miles (+3,844)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 166,795 miles
- Test number
- 190384898004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,951 miles (+3,885)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 162,951 miles
- Test number
- 110402997450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 159,066 miles
- Test number
- 290691296037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G779 VBW
- Does G779 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G779 VBW is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G779 VBW?
- The MOT on G779 VBW is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G779 VBW done?
- G779 VBW was recorded at 181,022 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,090 miles a year.
- Has G779 VBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G779 VBW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on G779 VBW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on G779 VBW find?
- G779 VBW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 3 more.
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