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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Grey · Petrol · 1990 · 2,599 cc

H276 AVOMOT history

H276 AVO is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,723 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H276 AVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H276 AVO was last recorded at 121,723 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,194 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,529 miles
Average per year
2,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,723 miles
  • 2025 – 117,194 miles
  • 2024 – 116,929 miles
  • 2023 – 116,897 miles
  • 2022 – 116,192 miles
  • 2020 – 114,483 miles
  • 2019 – 113,100 miles
  • 2017 – 111,479 miles
  • 2016 – 108,639 miles
  • 2015 – 104,849 miles
  • 2014 – 102,601 miles
  • 2013 – 99,311 miles
  • 2012 – 96,285 miles
  • 2011 – 87,776 miles
  • 2010 – 86,516 miles
  • 2009 – 85,206 miles
  • 2008 – 83,615 miles
  • 2006 – 79,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,723 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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,723 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,723 miles
    Test number
    358776470906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,194 miles (+73)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,194 miles
    Test number
    286004901255
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail117,121 miles (+192)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,121 miles
    Test number
    791513815145
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch pulls off before rear fog light can be operated (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at two into one pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,929 miles (+32)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,929 miles
    Test number
    525012281130
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail116,897 miles (+705)4 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    777454959678
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure roll bar bracket retaining nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion on all brake hose ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on tread and outer sidewall- cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cord but strong advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on tread and outer sidewall- cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cord but strong advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on tread and outer sidewall- cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cord but strong advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on tread and outer sidewall- cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cord but strong advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEvidence that front tyres have been fouling inner arch however they are not touching at time of test when carrying out lock checks

  6. Pass116,192 miles (+1,709)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,192 miles
    Test number
    845411549856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,483 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,483 miles
    Test number
    569479317351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,100 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,100 miles
    Test number
    217951008571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail113,100 miles (+1,621)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,100 miles
    Test number
    952981125932
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass111,479 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,479 miles
    Test number
    449839134023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass108,639 miles (+3,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,639 miles
    Test number
    261276864585
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass104,849 miles (+2,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    722871736896
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lens cracked

  13. Pass102,601 miles (+3,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,601 miles
    Test number
    136409144345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,311 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,311 miles
    Test number
    819259633398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,285 miles
    Test number
    608454562332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,285 miles (+4,015)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,285 miles
    Test number
    908196952360
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass92,270 miles (+4,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,270 miles
    Test number
    209190822043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,776 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,776 miles
    Test number
    168038011017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,516 miles
    Test number
    131703430019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,516 miles (+1,310)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,516 miles
    Test number
    772803030071
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass85,206 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,206 miles
    Test number
    931020049042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,615 miles (+4,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    464192848057
    • Note1. slight play in nearside front track-rod

  23. Pass79,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,435 miles
    Test number
    631094516230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H276 AVO

Does H276 AVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H276 AVO is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on H276 AVO?
The MOT on H276 AVO is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H276 AVO done?
H276 AVO was recorded at 121,723 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,113 miles a year.
Has H276 AVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H276 AVO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on H276 AVO 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 H276 AVO find?
H276 AVO passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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