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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,997 cc

K85 EWCMOT history

K85 EWC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 28 Sept 1992. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2023
Mileage
115,226 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K85 EWC
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
28 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

K85 EWC was last recorded at 115,226 miles on 13 Apr 2024, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,126 miles · 11 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
1,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,226 miles
  • 2022 – 115,126 miles
  • 2021 – 114,954 miles
  • 2020 – 114,473 miles
  • 2019 – 114,468 miles
  • 2018 – 114,339 miles
  • 2017 – 113,994 miles
  • 2016 – 113,833 miles
  • 2015 – 113,709 miles
  • 2013 – 110,953 miles
  • 2012 – 110,270 miles
  • 2011 – 106,455 miles
  • 2010 – 101,530 miles
  • 2009 – 97,148 miles
  • 2008 – 93,029 miles
  • 2007 – 89,739 miles
  • 2006 – 86,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,226 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear number plate deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,226 miles (+100)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,226 miles
    Test number
    668281382147
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass115,126 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,126 miles
    Test number
    176856746730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,954 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,954 miles
    Test number
    895012474835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,473 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,473 miles
    Test number
    482216455656
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated

  5. Fail114,471 miles (+3)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,471 miles
    Test number
    507413828343
    • MajorEmissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated

  6. Pass114,468 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,468 miles
    Test number
    800932090522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,339 miles (+345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,339 miles
    Test number
    279702032424
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass113,994 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    630939331159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,833 miles (+124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    986009495417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail113,709 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,709 miles
    Test number
    526655905162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass113,709 miles (+2,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,709 miles
    Test number
    586575805133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass110,953 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,953 miles
    Test number
    805284783258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,270 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,270 miles
    Test number
    979852262217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,455 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    106,455 miles
    Test number
    665915751218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,530 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,530 miles
    Test number
    980694050283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,148 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,148 miles
    Test number
    330255159212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,029 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    93,029 miles
    Test number
    452810758297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,739 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,739 miles
    Test number
    404574057208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,304 miles (+46)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    962552376265
    • NoteSmall hole in centre silencer.

  20. Fail86,258 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    593379666235
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about K85 EWC

Does K85 EWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K85 EWC expired on 10 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K85 EWC?
The MOT on K85 EWC expired on 10 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K85 EWC done?
K85 EWC was recorded at 115,226 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2024, an average of 1,651 miles a year.
Has K85 EWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K85 EWC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K85 EWC 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 K85 EWC find?
K85 EWC failed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2024 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill; nearside rear lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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