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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Black · Petrol · 1990 · 2,599 cc

H83 GLDMOT history

H83 GLD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 21 Nov 1990. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 227,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
227,962 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H83 GLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
21 Nov 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H83 GLD was last recorded at 227,962 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2009: 202,015 miles, lower than 202,591 miles on 11 May 2009.
  • 19 Apr 2010: 202,097 miles, lower than 207,031 miles on 8 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
227,941 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,962 miles
  • 2025 – 227,941 miles
  • 2022 – 225,804 miles
  • 2018 – 223,881 miles
  • 2017 – 223,276 miles
  • 2016 – 223,072 miles
  • 2015 – 221,760 miles
  • 2014 – 221,201 miles
  • 2013 – 217,922 miles
  • 2012 – 215,500 miles
  • 2011 – 212,026 miles
  • 2010 – 202,097 miles
  • 2009 – 202,015 miles
  • 2008 – 193,569 miles
  • 2007 – 185,294 miles
  • 2006 – 170,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,962 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear of vehicle

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp secure but may not be fixed in lower mounting correctly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Prop shaft has witness marks from exhaust contact

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,962 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    227,962 miles
    Test number
    833224283971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear of vehicle

  2. Fail227,941 miles (+2,137)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,941 miles
    Test number
    627842807727
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass225,804 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    225,804 miles
    Test number
    652709197743
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp secure but may not be fixed in lower mounting correctly
    • AdvisoryProp shaft has witness marks from exhaust contact

  4. Fail225,804 miles (+1,923)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,804 miles
    Test number
    664909846978
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp secure but may not be fixed in lower mounting correctly
    • AdvisoryProp shaft has witness marks from exhaust contact

  5. Pass223,881 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    223,881 miles
    Test number
    476078653273
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and running gear corroded

  6. Pass223,276 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    223,276 miles
    Test number
    754644963897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass223,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    223,072 miles
    Test number
    849154779239
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake shows evidence of binding
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroding

  8. Fail223,072 miles (+1,312)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,072 miles
    Test number
    310998368304
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch faulty temp repair (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake shows evidence of binding
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroding

  9. Pass221,760 miles (+559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    221,760 miles
    Test number
    129050245118
    • NotePlay anti roll bar bushes

  10. Pass221,201 miles (+3,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    221,201 miles
    Test number
    345241344109
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass217,922 miles (+2,422)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    217,922 miles
    Test number
    898056333173
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass215,500 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    215,500 miles
    Test number
    209509832130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail215,490 miles (+3,464)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,490 miles
    Test number
    306037632161
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass212,026 miles (+9,929)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    212,026 miles
    Test number
    719317531188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass202,097 miles (-4,934)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    202,097 miles
    Test number
    630889900184
    • NoteN/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteUnable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

  16. Fail207,031 miles (+5,016)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,031 miles
    Test number
    840758490005
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteN/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteUnable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

  17. Pass202,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    202,015 miles
    Test number
    690765639111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail202,015 miles (-576)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,015 miles
    Test number
    844532639121
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  19. Fail202,591 miles (+9,022)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,591 miles
    Test number
    332531739172
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass193,569 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    193,569 miles
    Test number
    332841128112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass185,294 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    185,294 miles
    Test number
    573811727137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail183,791 miles (+13,688)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,791 miles
    Test number
    851838047075
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNear side head lamp cracked

  23. Pass170,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    170,103 miles
    Test number
    293586946055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H83 GLD

Does H83 GLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H83 GLD is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on H83 GLD?
The MOT on H83 GLD is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H83 GLD done?
H83 GLD was recorded at 227,962 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,902 miles a year.
Has H83 GLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H83 GLD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on H83 GLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H83 GLD find?
H83 GLD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; corrosion to front and rear of vehicle.

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