Mercedes-Benz 190 E
Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,997 cc
K42 WJXMOT history
K42 WJX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 29 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 37,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 37,161 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K42 WJX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 190 E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 29 Apr 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K42 WJX was last recorded at 37,161 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 36,992 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 169 miles
- Average per year
- 267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 37,161 miles
- 2025 – 36,992 miles
- 2013 – 35,063 miles
- 2012 – 35,057 miles
- 2008 – 32,901 miles
- 2007 – 32,369 miles
- 2006 – 31,718 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass37,161 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
9 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,161 miles (+169)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 37,161 miles
- Test number
- 191076304616
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass36,992 miles (+1,929)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 36,992 miles
- Test number
- 337641101460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass35,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 35,063 miles
- Test number
- 175757223227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,063 miles (+6)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,063 miles
- Test number
- 937297023242
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass35,057 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 35,057 miles
- Test number
- 517443562171
- NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate
Fail35,047 miles (+2,146)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,047 miles
- Test number
- 229698352172
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate
Pass32,901 miles (+532)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 32,901 miles
- Test number
- 763978388063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,369 miles (+651)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,369 miles
- Test number
- 580875517174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 31,718 miles
- Test number
- 233732906102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K42 WJX
- Does K42 WJX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K42 WJX is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K42 WJX?
- The MOT on K42 WJX is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K42 WJX done?
- K42 WJX was recorded at 37,161 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 267 miles a year.
- Has K42 WJX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K42 WJX has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2013.
- Has the mileage on K42 WJX 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 WJX find?
- K42 WJX passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose covered in grease; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose covered in grease, and 1 more.
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