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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Turquoise · Petrol · 1992 · 1,797 cc

K47 ABVMOT history

K47 ABV is a turquoise petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 23 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
160,722 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K47 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
23 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K47 ABV was last recorded at 160,722 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,708 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,722 miles
  • 2025 – 156,648 miles
  • 2024 – 154,037 miles
  • 2023 – 151,420 miles
  • 2022 – 146,846 miles
  • 2018 – 145,668 miles
  • 2017 – 145,164 miles
  • 2016 – 144,261 miles
  • 2015 – 142,937 miles
  • 2014 – 140,742 miles
  • 2013 – 137,972 miles
  • 2012 – 135,568 miles
  • 2011 – 132,995 miles
  • 2010 – 130,034 miles
  • 2009 – 127,094 miles
  • 2008 – 123,919 miles
  • 2007 – 120,317 miles
  • 2006 – 116,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,722 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/S/F Play in steering idler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front play in steering idlers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,722 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    160,722 miles
    Test number
    705660571157
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,708 miles (+4,060)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,708 miles
    Test number
    860497466248
    • MajorNearside Front Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,648 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,648 miles
    Test number
    873858653702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Play in steering idler
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,634 miles (+2,597)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,634 miles
    Test number
    889999956174
    • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Play in steering idler
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,037 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,037 miles
    Test number
    203054309424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in steering idlers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail153,981 miles (+2,561)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,981 miles
    Test number
    307316841331
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in steering idlers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,420 miles (+34)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,420 miles
    Test number
    907458354830
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swteering idler slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail151,386 miles (+108)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,386 miles
    Test number
    280587072946
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swteering idler slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail151,278 miles (+4,432)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,278 miles
    Test number
    914821088481
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass146,846 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,846 miles
    Test number
    836465228392
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  11. Fail146,843 miles (+1,175)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,843 miles
    Test number
    939743133105
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  12. Pass145,668 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,668 miles
    Test number
    432000525766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,164 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,164 miles
    Test number
    799420938896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail145,161 miles (+900)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,161 miles
    Test number
    505558536989
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point-within 30cm of suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point-within 30cm of suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass144,261 miles (+1,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,261 miles
    Test number
    725974274959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass142,937 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    142,937 miles
    Test number
    237794375146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass140,742 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    140,742 miles
    Test number
    209502094111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail140,734 miles (+2,762)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,734 miles
    Test number
    417972984157
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass137,972 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    137,972 miles
    Test number
    316011473132
    • NoteCorrosion to front floor
    • NoteExhaust blowing

  20. Fail137,972 miles (+2,404)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,972 miles
    Test number
    236409463490
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to front floor
    • NoteExhaust blowing

  21. Pass135,568 miles (+2,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    317721172175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass132,995 miles (+2,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    132,995 miles
    Test number
    508449051118
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass130,034 miles (+2,940)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    130,034 miles
    Test number
    711919950187
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCooling fan weak
    • NoteFront and rear reg plates have grey/black edging to figures ( appear black from distance )
    • NoteInner edge wearing at o/s front tyre
    • NoteRear ciol springs corroding
    • NoteSill and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection
    • NoteSlight pitting at o/s front brake disc
    • NoteSlight webbing damage at o/s front seat belt

  24. Pass127,094 miles (+3,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    127,094 miles
    Test number
    274367169135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass123,919 miles (+3,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    123,919 miles
    Test number
    332119668180
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass120,317 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    120,317 miles
    Test number
    482490377189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass116,678 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    116,678 miles
    Test number
    700311476164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about K47 ABV

Does K47 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K47 ABV is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K47 ABV?
The MOT on K47 ABV is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K47 ABV done?
K47 ABV was recorded at 160,722 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,244 miles a year.
Has K47 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K47 ABV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K47 ABV 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 K47 ABV find?
K47 ABV passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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