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Mercedes-Benz 190

Black · Petrol · 1960 · 1,897 cc

KFL 538MOT history

KFL 538 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 first used on 16 Jan 1960. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
412 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
KFL 538
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,897 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
16 Jan 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

KFL 538 was last recorded at 412 miles on 28 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2024: 412 miles, lower than 17,009 miles on 25 Oct 2016.

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
17,009 miles · 25 Oct 2016

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 412 miles
  • 2016 – 17,009 miles
  • 2015 – 17,009 miles
  • 2013 – 17,009 miles
  • 2012 – 17,009 miles
  • 2011 – 17,009 miles
  • 2010 – 16,002 miles
  • 2009 – 16,001 miles
  • 2008 – 15,559 miles
  • 2006 – 11,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass412 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass412 miles (-16,597)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    412 miles
    Test number
    747417501051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass17,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,009 miles
    Test number
    596546543649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail17,009 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,009 miles
    Test number
    212032250388
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside All position lamps not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber insecure Both (2.7.2b)

  4. Pass17,009 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,009 miles
    Test number
    766285273211
    • NoteGeneral condition represents age of vechile
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Pass17,009 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,009 miles
    Test number
    915511032030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWindscreen damage not in swept area

  6. Fail17,009 miles5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,009 miles
    Test number
    717346622008
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWindscreen damage not in swept area

  7. Fail17,009 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,009 miles
    Test number
    676263561082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass17,009 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,009 miles
    Test number
    755133861087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,002 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,002 miles
    Test number
    551228300000
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail16,001 miles (+442)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,001 miles
    Test number
    543976239390
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront numberplate damaged

  11. Pass15,559 miles (+4,208)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,559 miles
    Test number
    162841558347
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion started at front chassis cross member
    • NoteSome play within offside king pin

  12. Pass11,351 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,351 miles
    Test number
    674990366141
    • NoteCorrosion started by both front bumber mounting bracket fixing point
    • NoteFront antiroll bar and rear trailing arm bushes started perishing
    • NoteSome play at offside front wheel bearing

Questions about KFL 538

What vehicle is registration KFL 538 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KFL 538 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 first used on 16 Jan 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KFL 538 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KFL 538 expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KFL 538?
The MOT on KFL 538 expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KFL 538 done?
KFL 538 was recorded at 412 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024.
Has KFL 538 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KFL 538 has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on KFL 538 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KFL 538 find?
KFL 538 passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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