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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,797 cc

J736 VBFMOT history

J736 VBF is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 15 May 1992. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2023
Mileage
124,799 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J736 VBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
15 May 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J736 VBF was last recorded at 124,799 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 2,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,406 miles · 17 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,393 miles
Average per year
3,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,799 miles
  • 2021 – 122,406 miles
  • 2020 – 122,308 miles
  • 2019 – 118,737 miles
  • 2018 – 116,289 miles
  • 2017 – 116,289 miles
  • 2014 – 115,764 miles
  • 2012 – 114,922 miles
  • 2011 – 112,465 miles
  • 2010 – 107,402 miles
  • 2009 – 103,577 miles
  • 2008 – 98,398 miles
  • 2007 – 92,560 miles
  • 2006 – 82,864 miles
  • 2005 – 71,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,799 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeavily under sealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,799 miles (+2,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,799 miles
    Test number
    492932479304
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed

  2. Pass122,406 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,406 miles
    Test number
    900572256068
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed

  3. Pass122,308 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,308 miles
    Test number
    340196050659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,737 miles (+2,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,737 miles
    Test number
    852525303654
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end and steering arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass116,289 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,289 miles
    Test number
    696809062460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded back box has a slight leak of gases

  6. Fail116,289 miles (+525)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,289 miles
    Test number
    505934270610
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (D) BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass115,764 miles (+20)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,764 miles
    Test number
    115733294140
    • Note1 all brake pipes corroding front /rear
    • Note2 nsf wheel bearing slight play
    • Note3 corrosion to front and rear under car
    • Note4 corrosion under bonnet ns/osf inner wings
    • Note5 under side of car heavely under seald

  8. Fail115,744 miles (+822)1 dangerous1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,744 miles
    Test number
    248671094148
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Note1 all brake pipes corroding front /rear
    • Note2 nsf wheel bearing slight play
    • Note3 corrosion to front and rear under car
    • Note4 corrosion under bonnet ns/osf inner wings
    • Note5 under side of car heavely under seald

  9. Pass114,922 miles (+2,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,922 miles
    Test number
    977607602318
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass112,465 miles (+5,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    112,465 miles
    Test number
    168035631368
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  11. Pass107,402 miles (+3,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    107,402 miles
    Test number
    514947230337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass103,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    103,577 miles
    Test number
    261804339332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,577 miles (+5,179)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,577 miles
    Test number
    981741839363
    • FailureLower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass98,398 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    98,398 miles
    Test number
    722629638388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,560 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    92,560 miles
    Test number
    562215037391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    82,864 miles
    Test number
    373954936351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,864 miles (+11,159)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,864 miles
    Test number
    494184836348
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    71,705 miles
    Test number
    883760245344
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J736 VBF

Does J736 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J736 VBF expired on 17 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J736 VBF?
The MOT on J736 VBF expired on 17 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J736 VBF done?
J736 VBF was recorded at 124,799 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 3,262 miles a year.
Has J736 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J736 VBF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on J736 VBF 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 J736 VBF find?
J736 VBF passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear fuel pipe/s corroded; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 1 more.

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