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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,997 cc

K88 HAUMOT history

K88 HAU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 15 Sept 1992. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
174,161 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 HAU
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
15 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 HAU was last recorded at 174,161 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 6,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,327 miles · 17 May 2023
Between the last two tests
6,834 miles
Average per year
3,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,161 miles
  • 2023 – 167,327 miles
  • 2022 – 162,746 miles
  • 2021 – 157,936 miles
  • 2020 – 153,763 miles
  • 2019 – 150,006 miles
  • 2014 – 142,751 miles
  • 2012 – 138,949 miles
  • 2011 – 123,236 miles
  • 2010 – 117,085 miles
  • 2009 – 113,376 miles
  • 2008 – 110,917 miles
  • 2006 – 109,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,161 miles (+6,834)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    174,161 miles
    Test number
    107448764463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass167,327 miles (+4,581)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    167,327 miles
    Test number
    869947830732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  3. Pass162,746 miles (+4,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    162,746 miles
    Test number
    620677139696
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass157,936 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,936 miles
    Test number
    390985208718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,763 miles (+3,757)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,763 miles
    Test number
    918347244244
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner tie rod ends have play

  6. Pass150,006 miles (+7,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,006 miles
    Test number
    912977751338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShocker tops have play

  7. Pass142,751 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    142,751 miles
    Test number
    458791314093
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Fail142,746 miles (+3,797)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,746 miles
    Test number
    909896904040
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNo emmision printout available due to readings being above equipment limits

  9. Pass138,949 miles (+15,713)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    138,949 miles
    Test number
    665816212106
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe corroded
    • NoteO/s/f flexy cracking outer casing

  10. Pass123,236 miles (+68)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    123,236 miles
    Test number
    679985921156
    • NoteHoles in floor adjacent to jacking points, grommits missing
    • NoteO/s/f brake corroded

  11. Fail123,168 miles (+6,083)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,168 miles
    Test number
    578033321185
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteHoles in floor adjacent to jacking points, grommits missing
    • NoteO/s/f brake corroded

  12. Pass117,085 miles15 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    772527900155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f door damaged

  13. Fail117,085 miles (+3,709)2 repaired15 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    834607500184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f door damaged

  14. Pass113,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,376 miles
    Test number
    412011829176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,376 miles (+2,459)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,376 miles
    Test number
    694896109121
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass110,917 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    110,917 miles
    Test number
    391023858065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll four brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn low inner edge

  17. Fail110,917 miles (+1,094)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,917 miles
    Test number
    124912058082
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll four brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn low inner edge

  18. Pass109,823 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    109,823 miles
    Test number
    153332666236
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edge
    • NoteN/s reear suspension link bent

Questions about K88 HAU

Does K88 HAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K88 HAU expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K88 HAU?
The MOT on K88 HAU expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K88 HAU done?
K88 HAU was recorded at 174,161 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 3,613 miles a year.
Has K88 HAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 HAU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on K88 HAU 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 K88 HAU find?
K88 HAU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting, and 6 more.

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