Mercedes-Benz 190 E
White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,797 cc
J8 LCFMOT history
J8 LCF is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 8 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,883 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 134,883 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,006 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 LCF
- 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
- 1991
- First used
- 8 Dec 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 LCF was last recorded at 134,883 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 131,292 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,591 miles
- Average per year
- 5,006 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,883 miles
- 2024 – 131,292 miles
- 2023 – 128,448 miles
- 2022 – 123,721 miles
- 2021 – 119,741 miles
- 2020 – 116,341 miles
- 2019 – 111,844 miles
- 2018 – 107,971 miles
- 2017 – 102,225 miles
- 2016 – 96,715 miles
- 2015 – 88,623 miles
- 2014 – 80,071 miles
- 2013 – 72,664 miles
- 2012 – 65,594 miles
- 2011 – 58,875 miles
- 2009 – 43,448 miles
- 2008 – 42,779 miles
- 2007 – 41,402 miles
- 2006 – 39,805 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,883 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drain hole expanded from rust
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,883 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 134,883 miles
- Test number
- 391369004131
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drain hole expanded from rust
Fail134,883 miles (+3,591)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,883 miles
- Test number
- 623713292456
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drain hole expanded from rust
Pass131,292 miles (+2,844)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 131,292 miles
- Test number
- 850899157213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,448 miles (+4,727)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 128,448 miles
- Test number
- 984507972663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,721 miles (+3,980)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 123,721 miles
- Test number
- 776286388269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,741 miles (+3,400)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 119,741 miles
- Test number
- 628570474384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,341 miles (+4,497)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 116,341 miles
- Test number
- 336894955343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,844 miles (+3,873)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 111,844 miles
- Test number
- 271992999865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,971 miles (+5,746)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 107,971 miles
- Test number
- 185498777411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,225 miles (+5,510)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 102,225 miles
- Test number
- 434852623096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,715 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 96,715 miles
- Test number
- 780793381057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp back lens missing
Fail96,715 miles (+8,092)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,715 miles
- Test number
- 728033883947
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp back lens missing
Pass88,623 miles (+8,552)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 88,623 miles
- Test number
- 560961560785
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield in secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,071 miles (+7,407)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 80,071 miles
- Test number
- 309774214322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,664 miles (+7,070)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 72,664 miles
- Test number
- 887713923392
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass65,594 miles (+6,719)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 65,594 miles
- Test number
- 516516122346
- NoteSlight oil leak from rocker cover gasket/oil filler cap
Pass58,875 miles (+15,427)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 58,875 miles
- Test number
- 228409911329
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass43,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 43,448 miles
- Test number
- 993424729348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,448 miles (+669)1 failure2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,448 miles
- Test number
- 430953629380
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteSlight play in steering idler
Pass42,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 42,779 miles
- Test number
- 483646738467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,779 miles (+1,377)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,779 miles
- Test number
- 203516738337
- FailureRear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass41,402 miles (+1,597)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 41,402 miles
- Test number
- 970590147387
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass39,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 39,805 miles
- Test number
- 211766126369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 LCF
- Does J8 LCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LCF is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on J8 LCF?
- The MOT on J8 LCF is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 LCF done?
- J8 LCF was recorded at 134,883 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
- Has J8 LCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 LCF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on J8 LCF 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 J8 LCF find?
- J8 LCF passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear drain hole expanded from rust.
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