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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,797 cc

K73 UPLMOT history

K73 UPL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 4 Sept 1992. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
108,388 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K73 UPL
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
1992
First used
4 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K73 UPL was last recorded at 108,388 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 2,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,006 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,382 miles
Average per year
2,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,388 miles
  • 2023 – 106,006 miles
  • 2022 – 101,973 miles
  • 2021 – 96,003 miles
  • 2020 – 93,901 miles
  • 2019 – 90,566 miles
  • 2018 – 84,875 miles
  • 2017 – 84,823 miles
  • 2016 – 84,477 miles
  • 2015 – 83,968 miles
  • 2014 – 82,907 miles
  • 2013 – 82,047 miles
  • 2012 – 80,937 miles
  • 2011 – 79,791 miles
  • 2010 – 78,487 miles
  • 2009 – 77,199 miles
  • 2008 – 75,165 miles
  • 2007 – 74,115 miles
  • 2006 – 72,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,388 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,388 miles (+2,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,388 miles
    Test number
    757119838955
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass106,006 miles (+4,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,006 miles
    Test number
    595411471867
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass101,973 miles (+5,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,973 miles
    Test number
    978564378582
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass96,003 miles (+2,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,003 miles
    Test number
    646661831807
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL AROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass93,901 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,901 miles
    Test number
    680659757159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,566 miles
    Test number
    478390972416
    • AdvisoryFront to rear tyres different size

  7. Fail90,566 miles (+5,691)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,566 miles
    Test number
    847020639225
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear tyres different size

  8. Pass84,875 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,875 miles
    Test number
    230297417634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,823 miles (+346)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    170926850477
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass84,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,477 miles
    Test number
    141827067943
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail84,477 miles (+509)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,477 miles
    Test number
    533777047748
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass83,968 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,968 miles
    Test number
    671454626009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail83,952 miles (+1,045)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    853877517748
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass82,907 miles (+860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    626674374227
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Pass82,047 miles (+1,110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,047 miles
    Test number
    466310183220
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass80,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    907312582256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,937 miles (+1,146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    957472682295
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass79,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,791 miles
    Test number
    787408411312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,791 miles (+1,304)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,791 miles
    Test number
    837528711392
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass78,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,487 miles
    Test number
    332837180429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,487 miles (+1,288)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,487 miles
    Test number
    404017180249
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass77,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,199 miles
    Test number
    182194899210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,199 miles (+2,034)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,199 miles
    Test number
    933274999252
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass75,165 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    410431848212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,145 miles (+1,030)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,145 miles
    Test number
    354989138440
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass74,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,115 miles
    Test number
    730766877115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,113 miles (+1,118)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    170936777171
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail72,995 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,995 miles
    Test number
    390401906475
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass72,995 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    72,995 miles
    Test number
    562261106292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about K73 UPL

Does K73 UPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K73 UPL expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K73 UPL?
The MOT on K73 UPL expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K73 UPL done?
K73 UPL was recorded at 108,388 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 2,019 miles a year.
Has K73 UPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K73 UPL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on K73 UPL 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 K73 UPL find?
K73 UPL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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