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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,997 cc

K39 VBDMOT history

K39 VBD is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
203,884 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K39 VBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K39 VBD was last recorded at 203,884 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,119 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
765 miles
Average per year
4,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,884 miles
  • 2024 – 203,119 miles
  • 2023 – 202,105 miles
  • 2022 – 200,836 miles
  • 2021 – 199,706 miles
  • 2020 – 198,867 miles
  • 2019 – 198,037 miles
  • 2018 – 196,488 miles
  • 2017 – 194,683 miles
  • 2016 – 192,443 miles
  • 2015 – 190,173 miles
  • 2014 – 188,242 miles
  • 2013 – 185,552 miles
  • 2012 – 177,752 miles
  • 2011 – 167,197 miles
  • 2010 – 155,944 miles
  • 2009 – 144,081 miles
  • 2008 – 136,057 miles
  • 2007 – 130,275 miles
  • 2006 – 122,164 miles
  • 2005 – 115,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,884 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    203,884 miles
    Test number
    261896978419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail203,884 miles (+765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,884 miles
    Test number
    890778133169
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass203,119 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    203,119 miles
    Test number
    517103841163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,105 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    202,105 miles
    Test number
    488818152380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass200,836 miles (+1,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,836 miles
    Test number
    687229325176
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass199,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,706 miles
    Test number
    137582853248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail199,706 miles (+839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,706 miles
    Test number
    587759864755
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass198,867 miles (+830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    198,867 miles
    Test number
    990607828744
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer handbrake cable corroded

  9. Pass198,037 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    198,037 miles
    Test number
    428258063091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass196,488 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    196,488 miles
    Test number
    525336876290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail196,455 miles (+1,772)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,455 miles
    Test number
    533711624653
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass194,683 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    194,683 miles
    Test number
    416304063858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass192,443 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    192,443 miles
    Test number
    256734324688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass190,173 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    190,173 miles
    Test number
    622672268135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass188,242 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    188,242 miles
    Test number
    355210754323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail188,241 miles (+2,689)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,241 miles
    Test number
    425556944460
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass185,552 miles (+7,800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    185,552 miles
    Test number
    688751353325
    • NoteThe propshaft front rubber coupling is split and worn

  18. Pass177,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    177,752 miles
    Test number
    836838182188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail177,752 miles (+10,555)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,752 miles
    Test number
    135847982115
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass167,197 miles (+11,253)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    167,197 miles
    Test number
    586120001232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyre treads wearing on edges

  21. Pass155,944 miles (+11,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    155,944 miles
    Test number
    191493280195
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass144,081 miles (+8,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    144,081 miles
    Test number
    852938499162
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass136,057 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    136,057 miles
    Test number
    810577788139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass130,275 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    130,275 miles
    Test number
    483725197116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass122,164 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    122,164 miles
    Test number
    151019486139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass115,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    115,192 miles
    Test number
    510490515242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K39 VBD

Does K39 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K39 VBD is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K39 VBD?
The MOT on K39 VBD is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K39 VBD done?
K39 VBD was recorded at 203,884 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
Has K39 VBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K39 VBD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K39 VBD 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 K39 VBD find?
K39 VBD passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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