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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 2,599 cc

K42 MAPMOT history

K42 MAP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 29 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,555 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 MAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 MAP was last recorded at 145,555 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,722 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,833 miles
Average per year
3,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,555 miles
  • 2022 – 141,722 miles
  • 2020 – 135,182 miles
  • 2019 – 135,110 miles
  • 2018 – 130,715 miles
  • 2017 – 129,197 miles
  • 2016 – 126,186 miles
  • 2015 – 125,011 miles
  • 2014 – 119,387 miles
  • 2013 – 112,558 miles
  • 2012 – 108,727 miles
  • 2011 – 104,902 miles
  • 2010 – 96,792 miles
  • 2009 – 94,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,555 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic dust cover loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,555 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,555 miles
    Test number
    741982849002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,722 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,722 miles
    Test number
    800392425012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber plastic dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Fail141,722 miles (+35)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,722 miles
    Test number
    643308734905
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber plastic dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Fail141,687 miles (+6,505)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,687 miles
    Test number
    285738809639
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  5. Pass135,182 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,182 miles
    Test number
    273910106425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,110 miles
    Test number
    474959547804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,110 miles (+4,395)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,110 miles
    Test number
    926308758084
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,715 miles (+1,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,715 miles
    Test number
    897636535903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass129,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,197 miles
    Test number
    589832765454
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail129,197 miles (+3,011)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,197 miles
    Test number
    674136713710
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass126,186 miles (+1,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,186 miles
    Test number
    900840407576
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass125,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,011 miles
    Test number
    965071117216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,011 miles (+5,624)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,011 miles
    Test number
    337689451819
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass119,387 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,387 miles
    Test number
    647085764221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail119,378 miles (+6,820)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,378 miles
    Test number
    996394754284
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail112,558 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    198832463257
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSpare tyre bald

  17. Pass112,558 miles (+3,831)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    507252163221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSpare tyre bald

  18. Pass108,727 miles (+3,825)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,727 miles
    Test number
    737029862271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

  19. Pass104,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,902 miles
    Test number
    165459801274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail104,902 miles (+8,110)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,902 miles
    Test number
    297847601255
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass96,792 miles (+2,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,792 miles
    Test number
    672852120263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass94,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,234 miles
    Test number
    400508609277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K42 MAP

Does K42 MAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K42 MAP is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K42 MAP?
The MOT on K42 MAP is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K42 MAP done?
K42 MAP was recorded at 145,555 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,143 miles a year.
Has K42 MAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 MAP has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on K42 MAP 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 MAP find?
K42 MAP passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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