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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,797 cc

K54 PRKMOT history

K54 PRK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 25 Feb 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,584 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K54 PRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K54 PRK was last recorded at 184,584 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,783 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
801 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,584 miles
  • 2025 – 183,783 miles
  • 2024 – 181,916 miles
  • 2023 – 178,951 miles
  • 2022 – 174,964 miles
  • 2021 – 174,859 miles
  • 2020 – 172,229 miles
  • 2019 – 168,800 miles
  • 2018 – 165,969 miles
  • 2017 – 164,092 miles
  • 2016 – 161,491 miles
  • 2015 – 157,231 miles
  • 2014 – 154,599 miles
  • 2013 – 152,971 miles
  • 2012 – 147,950 miles
  • 2011 – 141,761 miles
  • 2010 – 136,819 miles
  • 2009 – 129,784 miles
  • 2008 – 122,991 miles
  • 2007 – 114,363 miles
  • 2006 – 106,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,584 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack arms have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,584 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,584 miles
    Test number
    183078116278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,783 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    183,783 miles
    Test number
    259390175799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,916 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,916 miles
    Test number
    855962754001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,951 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,951 miles
    Test number
    244727834746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass174,964 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,964 miles
    Test number
    514894164073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipes Showing Signs Of Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail174,859 miles (+2,630)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,859 miles
    Test number
    460680854580
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass172,229 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,229 miles
    Test number
    221991041368
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail172,218 miles (+3,418)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,218 miles
    Test number
    919207631950
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel No rear braking effort recorded (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass168,800 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,800 miles
    Test number
    509579905739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail168,799 miles (+2,830)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,799 miles
    Test number
    683937010115
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass165,969 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    165,969 miles
    Test number
    982004976560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail165,967 miles (+1,875)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,967 miles
    Test number
    542897818725
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass164,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    164,092 miles
    Test number
    519734716250
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail164,092 miles (+2,601)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,092 miles
    Test number
    310348007857
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass161,491 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    161,491 miles
    Test number
    890356271678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass157,231 miles (+2,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    157,231 miles
    Test number
    838324085003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail154,599 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,599 miles
    Test number
    119859994032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnderside showing sighs of corrosion

  18. Pass154,599 miles (+1,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,599 miles
    Test number
    218779894027
    • NoteUnderside showing sighs of corrosion

  19. Pass152,971 miles (+5,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    152,971 miles
    Test number
    108573893408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass147,950 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    147,950 miles
    Test number
    218024492057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail147,946 miles (+6,185)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,946 miles
    Test number
    536113092073
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass141,761 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    141,761 miles
    Test number
    997114491065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass136,819 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    136,819 miles
    Test number
    472840840175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass129,784 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    129,784 miles
    Test number
    290829619433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass122,991 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    122,991 miles
    Test number
    223319928469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass114,363 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    114,363 miles
    Test number
    222153617452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass106,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    106,235 miles
    Test number
    161145836137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K54 PRK

Does K54 PRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K54 PRK is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K54 PRK?
The MOT on K54 PRK is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K54 PRK done?
K54 PRK was recorded at 184,584 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has K54 PRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K54 PRK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K54 PRK 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 K54 PRK find?
K54 PRK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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