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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,997 cc

K81 PRKMOT history

K81 PRK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 3 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
136,846 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K81 PRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
3 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K81 PRK was last recorded at 136,846 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,818 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,846 miles
  • 2020 – 136,818 miles
  • 2019 – 135,893 miles
  • 2018 – 129,820 miles
  • 2017 – 125,397 miles
  • 2016 – 119,909 miles
  • 2015 – 115,822 miles
  • 2014 – 112,775 miles
  • 2013 – 109,250 miles
  • 2012 – 105,254 miles
  • 2011 – 102,256 miles
  • 2010 – 99,105 miles
  • 2009 – 93,835 miles
  • 2008 – 89,735 miles
  • 2007 – 84,587 miles
  • 2006 – 73,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,846 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • SUSPENSION HAS BEEN LOWERED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Waring lamp on when brake pressed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,846 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,846 miles
    Test number
    804876165890
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass136,818 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,818 miles
    Test number
    972833003865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,893 miles (+807)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,893 miles
    Test number
    307585294043
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION HAS BEEN LOWERED

  4. Fail135,086 miles (+5,266)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,086 miles
    Test number
    370685910508
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION HAS BEEN LOWERED

  5. Pass129,820 miles (+4,423)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,820 miles
    Test number
    386755341082
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mounting cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mounting cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass125,397 miles (+5,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,397 miles
    Test number
    991613650864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking mounting corroaded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by sub frame mounting (6.1.A.1)

  7. Pass119,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,909 miles
    Test number
    642201982635
    • AdvisoryWaring lamp on when brake pressed

  8. Fail119,909 miles (+13)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,909 miles
    Test number
    593097764525
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWaring lamp on when brake pressed

  9. Fail119,896 miles (+4,074)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,896 miles
    Test number
    244294463927
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working as a pair (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass115,822 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    115,822 miles
    Test number
    568106135034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail115,720 miles (+2,945)2 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,720 miles
    Test number
    645920425052
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass112,775 miles (+3,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,775 miles
    Test number
    716415734080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass109,250 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,250 miles
    Test number
    388809143042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,254 miles
    Test number
    556003822090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,254 miles (+2,998)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,254 miles
    Test number
    945093422019
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass102,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    327396641061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,256 miles (+3,151)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    669656841069
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass99,105 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    372360070033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,835 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    93,835 miles
    Test number
    233305779056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,735 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    89,735 miles
    Test number
    512998578099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,587 miles (+10,904)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    84,587 miles
    Test number
    151720667021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,683 miles
    Test number
    743425666038
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about K81 PRK

Does K81 PRK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K81 PRK expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K81 PRK?
The MOT on K81 PRK expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K81 PRK done?
K81 PRK was recorded at 136,846 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 3,521 miles a year.
Has K81 PRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K81 PRK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on K81 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 K81 PRK find?
K81 PRK passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: fuel pipe/s corroded.

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