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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Gold · Petrol · 1992 · 1,997 cc

K104 SADMOT history

K104 SAD is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 15 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
201,083 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K104 SAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
15 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K104 SAD was last recorded at 201,083 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2014: 185,889 miles, lower than 185,899 miles on 30 Aug 2014.

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
200,224 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
859 miles
Average per year
2,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,083 miles
  • 2025 – 200,224 miles
  • 2023 – 199,723 miles
  • 2022 – 199,192 miles
  • 2021 – 198,893 miles
  • 2020 – 197,560 miles
  • 2019 – 196,880 miles
  • 2018 – 196,468 miles
  • 2017 – 194,089 miles
  • 2016 – 192,808 miles
  • 2015 – 189,456 miles
  • 2014 – 185,889 miles
  • 2013 – 181,300 miles
  • 2012 – 177,469 miles
  • 2011 – 173,872 miles
  • 2010 – 166,159 miles
  • 2009 – 164,250 miles
  • 2008 – 161,072 miles
  • 2007 – 156,489 miles
  • 2006 – 152,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,083 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Fuel hose deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play Inner end (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,083 miles (+859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    201,083 miles
    Test number
    999281263191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass200,224 miles (+501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    200,224 miles
    Test number
    551621289441
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  3. Pass199,723 miles (+531)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    199,723 miles
    Test number
    344305022416
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  4. Pass199,192 miles (+299)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    199,192 miles
    Test number
    307473044518
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  5. Pass198,893 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    198,893 miles
    Test number
    161218134762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass197,560 miles (+680)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    197,560 miles
    Test number
    694696465249
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass196,880 miles (+412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    196,880 miles
    Test number
    520856862972
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass196,468 miles (+2,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    196,468 miles
    Test number
    553148580414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass194,089 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    194,089 miles
    Test number
    864175078732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass192,808 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    192,808 miles
    Test number
    331708123901
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play Inner end (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Fail192,806 miles (+3,350)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,806 miles
    Test number
    219245399147
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play Inner end (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Pass189,456 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    189,456 miles
    Test number
    225498640653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass185,889 miles (-10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    185,889 miles
    Test number
    629996744286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail185,899 miles (+4,599)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,899 miles
    Test number
    875202544216
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
  15. Pass181,300 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    181,300 miles
    Test number
    857477703200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail181,181 miles (+3,712)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,181 miles
    Test number
    258244293195
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass177,469 miles (+3,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    177,469 miles
    Test number
    177055042261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass173,872 miles (+7,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    173,872 miles
    Test number
    588635731219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Pass166,159 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    166,159 miles
    Test number
    621543540226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass164,250 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    164,250 miles
    Test number
    314129319236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass161,072 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    161,072 miles
    Test number
    290963828461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass156,489 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    156,489 miles
    Test number
    443797987084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass152,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    152,418 miles
    Test number
    194410196410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K104 SAD

Does K104 SAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K104 SAD is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K104 SAD?
The MOT on K104 SAD is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K104 SAD done?
K104 SAD was recorded at 201,083 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,441 miles a year.
Has K104 SAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K104 SAD has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on K104 SAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K104 SAD find?
K104 SAD passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points.

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