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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 1,797 cc

K81 YOPMOT history

K81 YOP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,666 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K81 YOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K81 YOP was last recorded at 159,666 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2018: 104,836 miles, lower than 140,812 miles on 26 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,622 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
2,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,666 miles
  • 2024 – 159,622 miles
  • 2022 – 158,540 miles
  • 2021 – 156,988 miles
  • 2020 – 153,703 miles
  • 2019 – 150,240 miles
  • 2018 – 104,836 miles
  • 2017 – 128,262 miles
  • 2016 – 126,342 miles
  • 2015 – 122,688 miles
  • 2014 – 122,057 miles
  • 2009 – 119,159 miles
  • 2007 – 117,653 miles
  • 2006 – 112,127 miles
  • 2005 – 103,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,666 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,666 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,666 miles
    Test number
    331754543016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,622 miles (+1,082)3 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,622 miles
    Test number
    766610313973
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass158,540 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,540 miles
    Test number
    790340557893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,539 miles (+1,551)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,539 miles
    Test number
    600562420458
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass156,988 miles (+3,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    156,988 miles
    Test number
    479396257523
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass153,703 miles (+3,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,703 miles
    Test number
    458987226267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, coated in copper grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass150,240 miles (+552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,240 miles
    Test number
    988967104859
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail149,688 miles (+44,852)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,688 miles
    Test number
    259284276047
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass104,836 miles (-35,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,836 miles
    Test number
    550949047719
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail140,812 miles (+12,550)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,812 miles
    Test number
    889629457822
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass128,262 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,262 miles
    Test number
    952755314250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    320074316064
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion near nearside jacking point
  13. Fail126,342 miles (+3,654)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    875282546520
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion near nearside jacking point
  14. Pass122,688 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,688 miles
    Test number
    575461693525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,057 miles (+2,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    122,057 miles
    Test number
    868735244319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFUEL PIPES CORRODED
  16. Pass119,164 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,164 miles
    Test number
    428367014089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,159 miles (+1,506)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    119,159 miles
    Test number
    130274239230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake pipes covered with grease
  18. Pass117,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    117,653 miles
    Test number
    513950807345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,653 miles (+5,526)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,653 miles
    Test number
    983790607348
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  20. Pass112,127 miles (+8,424)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    112,127 miles
    Test number
    433581696267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,703 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    103,703 miles
    Test number
    400034805442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,667 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,667 miles
    Test number
    282682605306
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about K81 YOP

Does K81 YOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K81 YOP is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K81 YOP?
The MOT on K81 YOP is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K81 YOP done?
K81 YOP was recorded at 159,666 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,712 miles a year.
Has K81 YOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K81 YOP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K81 YOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K81 YOP find?
K81 YOP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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