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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Purple and Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,997 cc

K83 JNVMOT history

K83 JNV is a purple and black petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,026 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K83 JNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Purple and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K83 JNV was last recorded at 119,026 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 2,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,627 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,399 miles
Average per year
3,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,026 miles
  • 2025 – 116,627 miles
  • 2024 – 111,850 miles
  • 2023 – 107,285 miles
  • 2022 – 107,274 miles
  • 2021 – 102,626 miles
  • 2020 – 98,273 miles
  • 2019 – 94,410 miles
  • 2018 – 89,148 miles
  • 2017 – 83,008 miles
  • 2016 – 82,103 miles
  • 2015 – 80,220 miles
  • 2014 – 76,586 miles
  • 2013 – 74,329 miles
  • 2012 – 70,796 miles
  • 2011 – 68,492 miles
  • 2010 – 66,231 miles
  • 2009 – 60,884 miles
  • 2008 – 53,152 miles
  • 2006 – 45,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,026 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,026 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,026 miles
    Test number
    103369712307
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,026 miles (+2,399)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,026 miles
    Test number
    121155347335
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,627 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,627 miles
    Test number
    840903150602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,850 miles (+4,565)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,850 miles
    Test number
    583336318855
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass107,285 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    982806757585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,274 miles (+4,648)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,274 miles
    Test number
    579121627697
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,626 miles (+76)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,626 miles
    Test number
    498225201638
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail102,550 miles (+4,277)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,550 miles
    Test number
    229214837242
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,273 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,273 miles
    Test number
    612502452333
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail98,271 miles (+3,861)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,271 miles
    Test number
    931373805980
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,410 miles (+5,262)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    869264842566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  12. Pass89,148 miles (+6,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    210742515544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corroded around drainage point
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor corroded around drainage point
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass83,008 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    145408101882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,103 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,103 miles
    Test number
    449098860798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,997 miles (+1,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,997 miles
    Test number
    816300538769
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass80,220 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    111425679815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,586 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    166396544242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,329 miles (+3,533)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,329 miles
    Test number
    219742133228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

  19. Pass70,796 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    327457532204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,492 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    696794721250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,231 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    321928930418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,884 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,884 miles
    Test number
    962113759203
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail60,882 miles (+7,730)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,882 miles
    Test number
    984343359251
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass53,152 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,152 miles
    Test number
    300033408216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail53,150 miles (+7,534)5 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,150 miles
    Test number
    620171598133
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHeat shield on exhaust front pipe insecure

  26. Pass45,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    610908256072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,616 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    982038256027
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K83 JNV

Does K83 JNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K83 JNV is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K83 JNV?
The MOT on K83 JNV is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K83 JNV done?
K83 JNV was recorded at 119,026 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 3,659 miles a year.
Has K83 JNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K83 JNV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K83 JNV 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 K83 JNV find?
K83 JNV passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central prop shaft bearing has slight play; fuel pipes corroded, and 7 more.

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