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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 1,997 cc

K50 RJLMOT history

K50 RJL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 155,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,792 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 RJL
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
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 RJL was last recorded at 155,792 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jun 2009: 51,637 miles, lower than 104,816 miles on 3 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,509 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
3,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,792 miles
  • 2025 – 155,509 miles
  • 2024 – 154,811 miles
  • 2023 – 153,756 miles
  • 2022 – 152,377 miles
  • 2021 – 150,139 miles
  • 2020 – 148,778 miles
  • 2019 – 146,995 miles
  • 2018 – 144,944 miles
  • 2017 – 142,956 miles
  • 2016 – 140,024 miles
  • 2015 – 136,842 miles
  • 2014 – 132,941 miles
  • 2013 – 129,723 miles
  • 2012 – 125,925 miles
  • 2011 – 121,640 miles
  • 2010 – 116,747 miles
  • 2009 – 51,647 miles
  • 2008 – 104,816 miles
  • 2007 – 101,299 miles
  • 2006 – 95,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,792 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,792 miles (+283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,792 miles
    Test number
    390068013033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,509 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,509 miles
    Test number
    552929388997
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,509 miles (+698)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,509 miles
    Test number
    829756541252
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,811 miles
    Test number
    549339178102
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  5. Fail154,811 miles (+1,055)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,811 miles
    Test number
    570127264417
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  6. Pass153,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,756 miles
    Test number
    939657497001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at o/s/r sill

  7. Fail153,756 miles (+1,379)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,756 miles
    Test number
    647723092879
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at o/s/r sill

  8. Pass152,377 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    152,377 miles
    Test number
    626502066012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

  9. Fail152,377 miles (+2,238)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,377 miles
    Test number
    892854389927
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

  10. Pass150,139 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,139 miles
    Test number
    294167149465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rusty

  11. Pass148,778 miles (+1,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,778 miles
    Test number
    207120965431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass146,995 miles (+2,051)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,995 miles
    Test number
    666989951607
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass144,944 miles (+1,988)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    144,944 miles
    Test number
    380989636853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass142,956 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,956 miles
    Test number
    474524489757
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s & O/s rear welding repairs require attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end has minor play
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes (from hoses) corroded

  15. Fail142,880 miles (+2,856)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,880 miles
    Test number
    529828759052
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch lower (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch upper (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s & O/s rear welding repairs require attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end has minor play
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes (from hoses) corroded

  16. Pass140,024 miles (+3,182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,024 miles
    Test number
    554692343694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor excessively corroded around jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor excessively corroded around jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass136,842 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,842 miles
    Test number
    147824075163
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil around O/S/R suspension components, possibly from shock absorber

  18. Fail136,842 miles (+3,901)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,842 miles
    Test number
    247101675407
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil around O/S/R suspension components, possibly from shock absorber

  19. Pass132,941 miles (+3,218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,941 miles
    Test number
    206310094474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass129,723 miles (+3,798)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,723 miles
    Test number
    827510293195
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion around jacking points

  21. Pass125,925 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    125,925 miles
    Test number
    457975192128
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail125,921 miles (+4,281)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,921 miles
    Test number
    178335592160
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass121,640 miles (+4,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    121,640 miles
    Test number
    977460191196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass116,747 miles (+18)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,747 miles
    Test number
    370897980106
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint gaitor split

  25. Fail116,729 miles (+65,082)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,729 miles
    Test number
    410993680178
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint gaitor split

  26. Pass51,647 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    862010989173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,637 miles (-53,179)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,637 miles
    Test number
    570238379121
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass104,816 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,816 miles
    Test number
    103575388130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail104,816 miles (+3,517)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,816 miles
    Test number
    120175588126
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass101,299 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    991820187111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Fail101,299 miles (+6,025)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    554179477146
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Pass95,274 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    652586386186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front brake pads very close to limit

Questions about K50 RJL

Does K50 RJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 RJL is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 RJL?
The MOT on K50 RJL is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 RJL done?
K50 RJL was recorded at 155,792 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,027 miles a year.
Has K50 RJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 RJL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K50 RJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K50 RJL find?
K50 RJL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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