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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,797 cc

K103 NGHMOT history

K103 NGH is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 26 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
130,886 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K103 NGH
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
1993
First used
26 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K103 NGH was last recorded at 130,886 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 5,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,608 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,278 miles
Average per year
3,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,886 miles
  • 2025 – 125,608 miles
  • 2024 – 120,367 miles
  • 2023 – 119,425 miles
  • 2022 – 118,167 miles
  • 2021 – 116,139 miles
  • 2020 – 114,443 miles
  • 2019 – 110,375 miles
  • 2018 – 106,130 miles
  • 2017 – 101,273 miles
  • 2016 – 96,620 miles
  • 2015 – 92,764 miles
  • 2014 – 85,797 miles
  • 2013 – 79,893 miles
  • 2011 – 77,338 miles
  • 2010 – 74,880 miles
  • 2009 – 72,797 miles
  • 2008 – 70,690 miles
  • 2007 – 67,876 miles
  • 2006 – 65,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,886 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside 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))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top mount split
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Advise n/s/f and o/s/f floor's rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Advise n/s/r floor rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Advise sill cover's fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail130,886 miles (+5,278)2 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,886 miles
    Test number
    811202633981
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top mount split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,608 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,608 miles
    Test number
    777358748473
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f and o/s/f floor's rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r floor rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvise sill cover's fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail125,582 miles (+5,215)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,582 miles
    Test number
    450427388593
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f and o/s/f floor's rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r floor rusty
    • AdvisoryAdvise sill cover's fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass120,367 miles (+942)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,367 miles
    Test number
    856709643174
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  5. Pass119,425 miles (+1,258)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,425 miles
    Test number
    472969045329
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,167 miles (+2,028)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,167 miles
    Test number
    324553053585
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,139 miles (+1,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,139 miles
    Test number
    112987024178
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass114,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,443 miles
    Test number
    639360147960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail114,439 miles (+4,064)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,439 miles
    Test number
    209003864008
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass110,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,375 miles
    Test number
    420613514859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail110,375 miles (+4,245)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,375 miles
    Test number
    996897843807
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass106,130 miles (+4,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,130 miles
    Test number
    757928073637
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass101,273 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,273 miles
    Test number
    414903523203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,620 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    566752542150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,764 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,764 miles
    Test number
    108531495482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,797 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,797 miles
    Test number
    167545254049
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass85,797 miles (+5,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,797 miles
    Test number
    676565154045
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass79,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    509078453009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

  19. Fail79,893 miles (+2,555)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    716148153013
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

  20. Pass77,338 miles (+2,458)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    948636131269
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absober shroud missing
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven

  21. Pass74,880 miles (+2,083)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,880 miles
    Test number
    523119730218
    • NoteOffside rear shockabsorber shroud detatched
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass72,797 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    460969939272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,690 miles (+2,814)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,690 miles
    Test number
    672090748292
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight exhaust rattle

  24. Fail67,876 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    880745737234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass67,876 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    920735137270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,054 miles
    Test number
    823348026257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,054 miles2 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,054 miles
    Test number
    673267626245
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K103 NGH

Does K103 NGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K103 NGH expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K103 NGH?
The MOT on K103 NGH expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K103 NGH done?
K103 NGH was recorded at 130,886 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,279 miles a year.
Has K103 NGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K103 NGH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K103 NGH 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 K103 NGH find?
K103 NGH failed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front inner steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) rack joint; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; nearside front tyre fouling a part of the vehicle, and 13 more.

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