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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,797 cc

K78 JMYMOT history

K78 JMY is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 30 Oct 1992. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,926 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 JMY
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
30 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 JMY was last recorded at 97,926 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,000 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
926 miles
Average per year
1,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,926 miles
  • 2024 – 97,000 miles
  • 2023 – 96,538 miles
  • 2022 – 95,039 miles
  • 2021 – 93,902 miles
  • 2020 – 93,053 miles
  • 2019 – 92,690 miles
  • 2018 – 91,668 miles
  • 2017 – 90,609 miles
  • 2016 – 89,656 miles
  • 2015 – 88,922 miles
  • 2014 – 86,615 miles
  • 2013 – 84,466 miles
  • 2012 – 82,966 miles
  • 2011 – 81,957 miles
  • 2010 – 80,825 miles
  • 2009 – 77,781 miles
  • 2008 – 73,109 miles
  • 2007 – 67,543 miles
  • 2006 – 63,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,926 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,926 miles
    Test number
    682632219014
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,926 miles (+926)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,926 miles
    Test number
    457742661545
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,000 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,000 miles
    Test number
    670419465383
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,985 miles (+447)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    358258217481
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,538 miles
    Test number
    465669200723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,538 miles (+1,499)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,538 miles
    Test number
    702112355752
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass95,039 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,039 miles
    Test number
    543765596253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,902 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,902 miles
    Test number
    653126917271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,053 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,053 miles
    Test number
    867610949978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,690 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,690 miles
    Test number
    748860408346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,668 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,668 miles
    Test number
    501926760688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,609 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    616784215318
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle has been under sealed

  13. Pass89,656 miles (+734)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,656 miles
    Test number
    263152631403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass88,922 miles (+2,307)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,922 miles
    Test number
    715501894088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass86,615 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,615 miles
    Test number
    535356874222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,466 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,466 miles
    Test number
    778211783277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,966 miles1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,966 miles
    Test number
    569219172257
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass82,966 miles (+1,009)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,966 miles
    Test number
    585269772227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass81,957 miles (+1,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,957 miles
    Test number
    497473691240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass80,825 miles (+3,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    251914880275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass77,781 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,781 miles
    Test number
    424971089268
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNoise from nearside rear wheel

  22. Fail77,781 miles (+4,672)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,781 miles
    Test number
    374039179409
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass73,109 miles (+5,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    820517098248
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass67,543 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    922609287269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    584206886245
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about K78 JMY

Does K78 JMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K78 JMY is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K78 JMY?
The MOT on K78 JMY is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K78 JMY done?
K78 JMY was recorded at 97,926 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 1,808 miles a year.
Has K78 JMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 JMY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K78 JMY 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 K78 JMY find?
K78 JMY passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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