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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,997 cc

K78 SLDMOT history

K78 SLD is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,001 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 SLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 SLD was last recorded at 94,001 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,120 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
881 miles
Average per year
1,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,001 miles
  • 2025 – 93,120 miles
  • 2023 – 92,932 miles
  • 2022 – 92,678 miles
  • 2021 – 91,723 miles
  • 2020 – 91,323 miles
  • 2017 – 89,535 miles
  • 2015 – 89,165 miles
  • 2014 – 86,815 miles
  • 2013 – 81,964 miles
  • 2012 – 76,466 miles
  • 2011 – 63,847 miles
  • 2010 – 62,092 miles
  • 2009 – 58,478 miles
  • 2008 – 57,388 miles
  • 2007 – 56,499 miles
  • 2006 – 56,445 miles
  • 2005 – 54,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,001 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Battery tray corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,001 miles (+881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    966909120161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,120 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,120 miles
    Test number
    956179643523
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail93,119 miles (+187)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    241227652955
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass92,932 miles (+54)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    605381995170
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail92,878 miles (+200)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    514401450215
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail92,678 miles (+955)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,678 miles
    Test number
    964704902955
    • DangerousFront Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/perished/various small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,723 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,723 miles
    Test number
    191009931629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,323 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,323 miles
    Test number
    421491064324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    474673105351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,535 miles (+370)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    349244348191
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  11. Pass89,165 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,165 miles
    Test number
    512417580933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,815 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,815 miles
    Test number
    328092864251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail86,809 miles (+4,845)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,809 miles
    Test number
    738141464226
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass81,964 miles (+5,498)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,964 miles
    Test number
    469296253279
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass76,466 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,466 miles
    Test number
    625749842294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,465 miles (+12,618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    546127742284
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass63,847 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    936131511156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    131260020199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,090 miles (+3,612)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,090 miles
    Test number
    382750720129
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  20. Pass58,478 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,478 miles
    Test number
    291906529001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,388 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,388 miles
    Test number
    144142608020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,499 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,499 miles
    Test number
    692113707097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,445 miles (+2,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,445 miles
    Test number
    261483156352
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

  24. Pass54,418 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    863906255327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,409 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,409 miles
    Test number
    731663455356
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about K78 SLD

Does K78 SLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K78 SLD is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K78 SLD?
The MOT on K78 SLD is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K78 SLD done?
K78 SLD was recorded at 94,001 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,947 miles a year.
Has K78 SLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 SLD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K78 SLD 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 SLD find?
K78 SLD passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge..

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