Mercedes

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,874 cc

K42 JHEMOT history

K42 JHE is a white diesel Mercedes first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 194,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
194,336 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 JHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 JHE was last recorded at 194,336 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,335 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 194,336 miles
  • 2023 – 192,751 miles
  • 2015 – 186,778 miles
  • 2014 – 179,051 miles
  • 2012 – 170,777 miles
  • 2009 – 155,955 miles
  • 2007 – 136,649 miles
  • 2006 – 125,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,336 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,336 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    194,336 miles
    Test number
    409537915870
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail194,335 miles (+1,584)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,335 miles
    Test number
    461126425588
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  3. Pass192,751 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    192,751 miles
    Test number
    838861845966
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail192,702 km8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,702 km
    Test number
    929702908211
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass186,778 miles (+7,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    186,778 miles
    Test number
    349798416913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySign of leak on the fuel tank area

  6. Pass179,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    179,051 miles
    Test number
    319358404371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,051 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,051 miles
    Test number
    629327904309
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  8. Pass171,519 km (+742)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    171,519 km
    Test number
    879537673223
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteLeaf springs slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f antiroll bar bush perished
    • NoteN/s/r outer tyre has cut in sidewall, no cords showing at time of test
    • NoteN/s/r wheel has slight wheel bind

  9. Pass170,777 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    170,777 km
    Test number
    135988792237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail170,777 miles (+62)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,777 miles
    Test number
    995057282272
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail170,715 miles11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,715 miles
    Test number
    865756932236
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass168,271 km (+8,638)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    168,271 km
    Test number
    419339041219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,633 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    159,633 km
    Test number
    354139640261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail159,633 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,633 km
    Test number
    324259040425
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass155,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    155,955 miles
    Test number
    662914499284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail155,955 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,955 miles
    Test number
    542334099229
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass144,590 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    144,590 km
    Test number
    853557278279
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass136,649 miles (+10,947)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    136,649 miles
    Test number
    521259677288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    125,702 miles
    Test number
    232168286141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K42 JHE

Does K42 JHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K42 JHE expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K42 JHE?
The MOT on K42 JHE expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K42 JHE done?
K42 JHE was recorded at 194,336 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 3,727 miles a year.
Has K42 JHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 JHE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K42 JHE 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 K42 JHE find?
K42 JHE passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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