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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,997 cc

K31 ESAMOT history

K31 ESA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 28 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
123,440 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 ESA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
28 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 ESA was last recorded at 123,440 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,084 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
3,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,440 miles
  • 2022 – 123,084 miles
  • 2020 – 122,637 miles
  • 2019 – 119,789 miles
  • 2018 – 107,865 miles
  • 2017 – 99,109 miles
  • 2016 – 95,963 miles
  • 2015 – 89,526 miles
  • 2014 – 83,015 miles
  • 2013 – 79,746 miles
  • 2012 – 76,824 miles
  • 2011 – 74,249 miles
  • 2010 – 72,882 miles
  • 2007 – 69,586 miles
  • 2006 – 65,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,440 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySurface rust

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,440 miles (+356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    265708383624
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface rust
  2. Pass123,084 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,084 miles
    Test number
    804381397717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,637 miles (+2,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,637 miles
    Test number
    561103873655
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass119,789 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    969760009055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail119,774 miles (+11,909)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,774 miles
    Test number
    347519868919
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass107,865 miles (+8,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,865 miles
    Test number
    577454067821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass99,109 miles (+3,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,109 miles
    Test number
    471660888727
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Pass95,963 miles (+6,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,963 miles
    Test number
    873619623656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass89,526 miles (+6,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    987819795155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass83,015 miles (+3,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    767686324269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass79,746 miles (+2,922)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    269417643242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass76,824 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    389050642487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,249 miles (+1,367)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    279868051248
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass72,882 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,882 miles
    Test number
    244903720218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,586 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    141637897202
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass69,586 miles (+4,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    624447697225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass65,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,238 miles
    Test number
    141786426229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 ESA

Does K31 ESA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K31 ESA expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K31 ESA?
The MOT on K31 ESA expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K31 ESA done?
K31 ESA was recorded at 123,440 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 3,531 miles a year.
Has K31 ESA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 ESA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2019.
Has the mileage on K31 ESA 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 K31 ESA find?
K31 ESA passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; surface rust.

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