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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Brown · Petrol · 1993 · 1,997 cc

K40 PCGMOT history

K40 PCG is a brown petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2023
Mileage
107,786 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 PCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

K40 PCG was last recorded at 107,786 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 1,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,140 miles · 9 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,646 miles
Average per year
2,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,786 miles
  • 2022 – 106,140 miles
  • 2020 – 106,135 miles
  • 2018 – 106,129 miles
  • 2017 – 103,391 miles
  • 2016 – 102,882 miles
  • 2015 – 102,745 miles
  • 2013 – 101,570 miles
  • 2012 – 100,435 miles
  • 2011 – 99,211 miles
  • 2010 – 94,501 miles
  • 2009 – 91,713 miles
  • 2008 – 82,167 miles
  • 2007 – 75,790 miles
  • 2006 – 70,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,786 miles
  • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed ALL READINGS FAR OUTSIDE LIMITS (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,786 miles (+1,646)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,786 miles
    Test number
    749112643469
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed ALL READINGS FAR OUTSIDE LIMITS (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass106,140 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,140 miles
    Test number
    740404714414
    • AdvisoryFront Various corrosions underbody
    • AdvisoryFront Various corrosions underbody
    • AdvisoryRear Various corrosions underbody

  3. Pass106,135 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,135 miles
    Test number
    234214905576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass106,129 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    546844432545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,127 miles (+2,736)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,127 miles
    Test number
    917354449763
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass103,391 miles (+509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,391 miles
    Test number
    492666449080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass102,882 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,882 miles
    Test number
    219511803244
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Fail102,745 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,745 miles
    Test number
    469511195155
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass102,745 miles (+1,175)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,745 miles
    Test number
    605971995159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass101,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    286092383247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,570 miles (+1,135)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    286372383268
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass100,435 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    746167072206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail99,211 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,211 miles
    Test number
    429029471244
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass99,211 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,211 miles
    Test number
    576149971267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,501 miles
    Test number
    403824770230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,501 miles (+2,788)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,501 miles
    Test number
    812014970293
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass91,713 miles (+9,546)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    774976079295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,167 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,167 miles
    Test number
    473382088234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine and dif oil leaks

  19. Fail82,159 miles (+6,369)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,159 miles
    Test number
    232822288267
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine and dif oil leaks

  20. Pass75,790 miles (+4,988)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    301459477408
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteThe n/s/r tyre has a small cut on side wall

  21. Pass70,802 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    810403686206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    69,040 miles
    Test number
    224078016028
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about K40 PCG

Does K40 PCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 PCG expired on 8 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 PCG?
The MOT on K40 PCG expired on 8 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 PCG done?
K40 PCG was recorded at 107,786 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 2,260 miles a year.
Has K40 PCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 PCG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 PCG 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 K40 PCG find?
K40 PCG failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: brake fluid contaminated; central rear seat belt missing; emissions unable to be completed all readings far outside limits, and 15 more.

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