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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Beige · Petrol · 1991 · 1,997 cc

J168 MDEMOT history

J168 MDE is a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
183,075 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J168 MDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J168 MDE was last recorded at 183,075 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,940 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
2,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,075 miles
  • 2024 – 182,940 miles
  • 2023 – 181,681 miles
  • 2022 – 178,325 miles
  • 2021 – 174,113 miles
  • 2018 – 173,456 miles
  • 2017 – 167,207 miles
  • 2016 – 162,666 miles
  • 2015 – 157,451 miles
  • 2014 – 153,224 miles
  • 2013 – 148,206 miles
  • 2012 – 144,832 miles
  • 2011 – 142,229 miles
  • 2010 – 136,064 miles
  • 2009 – 135,478 miles
  • 2008 – 135,441 miles
  • 2006 – 125,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,075 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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,075 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    183,075 miles
    Test number
    707346257241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,940 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    182,940 miles
    Test number
    465662177332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,681 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    181,681 miles
    Test number
    237908711503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,325 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    178,325 miles
    Test number
    710502612233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass174,113 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    174,113 miles
    Test number
    261261814618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    173,456 miles
    Test number
    547376717128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail173,456 miles (+196)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,456 miles
    Test number
    418448784820
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety feul leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail173,260 miles (+6,053)2 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,260 miles
    Test number
    396296262216
    • DangerousCentral Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer outer cover coroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension strut gaiters insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leaks on engine

  9. Pass167,207 miles (+4,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,207 miles
    Test number
    351456530402
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember slight corrosion

  10. Pass162,666 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    162,666 miles
    Test number
    997921318728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,451 miles (+4,227)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    157,451 miles
    Test number
    225474575180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the inside

  12. Pass153,224 miles (+5,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,224 miles
    Test number
    827218764144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass148,206 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    148,206 miles
    Test number
    329772183167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,832 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    144,832 miles
    Test number
    275824352130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,229 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    142,229 miles
    Test number
    309245071184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,227 miles (+6,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,227 miles
    Test number
    627672771108
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass136,064 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    136,064 miles
    Test number
    334773680126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,478 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    135,478 miles
    Test number
    401313339283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,462 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    135,462 miles
    Test number
    433685589083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail135,441 miles (+10,262)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,441 miles
    Test number
    803766768337
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass125,179 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    125,179 miles
    Test number
    293164946266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail125,158 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,158 miles
    Test number
    793311146229
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about J168 MDE

Does J168 MDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J168 MDE is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J168 MDE?
The MOT on J168 MDE is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J168 MDE done?
J168 MDE was recorded at 183,075 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,948 miles a year.
Has J168 MDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J168 MDE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on J168 MDE 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 J168 MDE find?
J168 MDE passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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