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Mercedes-Benz 190

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,497 cc

K54 UDDMOT history

K54 UDD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 190 first used on 8 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,257 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K54 UDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
8 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K54 UDD was last recorded at 189,257 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,689 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,568 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,257 miles
  • 2024 – 184,689 miles
  • 2023 – 184,216 miles
  • 2022 – 183,298 miles
  • 2021 – 181,742 miles
  • 2020 – 181,695 miles
  • 2019 – 181,336 miles
  • 2018 – 180,081 miles
  • 2017 – 178,999 miles
  • 2016 – 177,460 miles
  • 2015 – 174,473 miles
  • 2014 – 173,413 miles
  • 2013 – 170,765 miles
  • 2012 – 162,771 miles
  • 2011 – 152,987 miles
  • 2010 – 143,662 miles
  • 2009 – 134,249 miles
  • 2008 – 123,881 miles
  • 2007 – 112,950 miles
  • 2006 – 102,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,257 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Smoke or vapour of any colour BLUE !! TICK/ OVER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,257 miles (+4,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,257 miles
    Test number
    115883809706
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass184,689 miles (+473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,689 miles
    Test number
    403167148910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  3. Pass184,216 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    184,216 miles
    Test number
    420438030387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,214 miles (+916)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,214 miles
    Test number
    989754847757
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,298 miles (+1,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    183,298 miles
    Test number
    205113461511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass181,742 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,742 miles
    Test number
    972509804729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,695 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,695 miles
    Test number
    947416472897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail181,692 miles (+356)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,692 miles
    Test number
    932304429174
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass181,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    181,336 miles
    Test number
    634604759972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail181,336 miles (+1,255)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,336 miles
    Test number
    643494439734
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass180,081 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    180,081 miles
    Test number
    422973174601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass178,999 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    178,999 miles
    Test number
    250567587465
    • AdvisoryCOVER SILLS !!
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySmoke or vapour of any colour BLUE !! TICK/ OVER

  13. Fail178,990 miles (+1,530)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,990 miles
    Test number
    311317266833
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySmoke or vapour of any colour BLUE !! TICK/ OVER

  14. Pass177,460 miles (+2,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    177,460 miles
    Test number
    974949199342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES SILL INNER (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass174,473 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    174,473 miles
    Test number
    198569215242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass173,413 miles (+2,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    173,413 miles
    Test number
    468926824283
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass170,765 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    170,765 miles
    Test number
    519925723258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass162,771 miles (+9,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    162,771 miles
    Test number
    728482042263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass152,987 miles (+9,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    152,987 miles
    Test number
    799293021297
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass143,662 miles (+9,413)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    143,662 miles
    Test number
    731510430224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass134,249 miles (+10,368)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    134,249 miles
    Test number
    752649139208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail123,881 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,881 miles
    Test number
    494237628270
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass123,881 miles (+10,931)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    123,881 miles
    Test number
    854267128225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,950 miles (+10,179)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    112,950 miles
    Test number
    874188227256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    102,771 miles
    Test number
    821239016266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K54 UDD

Does K54 UDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K54 UDD is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K54 UDD?
The MOT on K54 UDD is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K54 UDD done?
K54 UDD was recorded at 189,257 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has K54 UDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K54 UDD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K54 UDD 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 UDD find?
K54 UDD passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point.

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