Mercedes-Benz 190 E
Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 2,599 cc
GHA 16MOT history
GHA 16 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,308 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 159,308 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GHA 16
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 190 E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 31 Dec 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
GHA 16 was last recorded at 159,308 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,045 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 263 miles
- Average per year
- 2,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,308 miles
- 2025 – 159,045 miles
- 2023 – 159,012 miles
- 2022 – 158,997 miles
- 2018 – 158,835 miles
- 2017 – 158,615 miles
- 2015 – 157,456 miles
- 2014 – 155,310 miles
- 2013 – 149,934 miles
- 2012 – 145,882 miles
- 2011 – 139,558 miles
- 2010 – 133,529 miles
- 2009 – 128,315 miles
- 2008 – 124,142 miles
- 2007 – 119,509 miles
- 2006 – 114,443 miles
- 2005 – 108,605 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,308 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,308 miles (+263)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 159,308 miles
- Test number
- 571218821999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,045 miles (+33)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 159,045 miles
- Test number
- 165130690847
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass159,012 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 159,012 miles
- Test number
- 285757965392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,997 miles (+162)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 158,997 miles
- Test number
- 469108232821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,835 miles (+220)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 158,835 miles
- Test number
- 929458074406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,615 miles (+1,159)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 158,615 miles
- Test number
- 765010332409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,456 miles (+2,146)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 157,456 miles
- Test number
- 914821623082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,310 miles (+5,376)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 155,310 miles
- Test number
- 677007484265
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass149,934 miles (+4,052)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 149,934 miles
- Test number
- 365233573216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass145,882 miles (+6,324)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 145,882 miles
- Test number
- 526868392229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront suspension top mounts deteriorating
- NoteO/s/f tyre tread getting low on inner edge
Pass139,558 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 139,558 miles
- Test number
- 377956781489
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre tread low on inner edge
Fail139,556 miles (+6,027)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,556 miles
- Test number
- 695575981265
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre tread low on inner edge
Pass133,529 miles (+5,214)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 133,529 miles
- Test number
- 792223890237
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass128,315 miles (+4,173)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 128,315 miles
- Test number
- 220446689247
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass124,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 124,142 miles
- Test number
- 450596398256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,142 miles (+4,633)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,142 miles
- Test number
- 984006398210
- FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,509 miles (+5,066)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 119,509 miles
- Test number
- 972358987279
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteSlight play in steering box
Pass114,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 114,443 miles
- Test number
- 734410406324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,443 miles (+5,838)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,443 miles
- Test number
- 260339996227
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 108,605 miles
- Test number
- 600208295246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about GHA 16
- What vehicle is registration GHA 16 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GHA 16 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does GHA 16 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GHA 16 is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on GHA 16?
- The MOT on GHA 16 is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has GHA 16 done?
- GHA 16 was recorded at 159,308 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,440 miles a year.
- Has GHA 16 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GHA 16 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2011.
- Has the mileage on GHA 16 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 GHA 16 find?
- GHA 16 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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