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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,996 cc

L22 SMCMOT history

L22 SMC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,269 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 SMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 SMC was last recorded at 121,269 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,982 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,287 miles
Average per year
2,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,269 miles
  • 2025 – 119,982 miles
  • 2024 – 118,224 miles
  • 2023 – 117,089 miles
  • 2021 – 112,419 miles
  • 2020 – 111,582 miles
  • 2019 – 109,123 miles
  • 2018 – 107,239 miles
  • 2016 – 103,523 miles
  • 2015 – 100,849 miles
  • 2014 – 98,827 miles
  • 2013 – 97,285 miles
  • 2012 – 95,365 miles
  • 2011 – 93,523 miles
  • 2010 – 91,368 miles
  • 2009 – 89,672 miles
  • 2008 – 87,716 miles
  • 2007 – 82,375 miles
  • 2006 – 76,725 miles
  • 2005 – 73,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,269 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,269 miles (+1,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,269 miles
    Test number
    942048245471
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass119,982 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,982 miles
    Test number
    867445241670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,224 miles (+1,135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,224 miles
    Test number
    800319602968
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass117,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    637043951802
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail117,089 miles (+4,670)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    933272482372
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,419 miles (+837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,419 miles
    Test number
    753048453696
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,582 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,582 miles
    Test number
    832511513535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,123 miles (+1,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    439845057665
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass107,239 miles (+3,716)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,239 miles
    Test number
    961759743388
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexi brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes could do with a service
    • AdvisoryRear brakes could do with a service

  10. Pass103,523 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,523 miles
    Test number
    919545306422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,849 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,849 miles
    Test number
    436729529470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,827 miles (+1,542)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    798469934348
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass97,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    206605913394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail97,285 miles (+1,920)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    829805413394
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass95,365 miles (+1,842)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,365 miles
    Test number
    939695922349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass93,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    265186321361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,523 miles (+2,155)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    436885421362
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass91,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    410672720409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,368 miles (+1,696)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    704441720384
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass89,672 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,672 miles
    Test number
    743505239310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,661 miles (+1,945)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,661 miles
    Test number
    132984139318
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOffside front headlamp lense damaged

  22. Pass87,716 miles (+5,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,716 miles
    Test number
    654625428365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass82,375 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,375 miles
    Test number
    914277527343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,725 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    300938216363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,229 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,229 miles
    Test number
    474814515300
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  26. Pass73,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    73,229 miles
    Test number
    982884715343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 SMC

Does L22 SMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 SMC is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 SMC?
The MOT on L22 SMC is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 SMC done?
L22 SMC was recorded at 121,269 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,349 miles a year.
Has L22 SMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 SMC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L22 SMC 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 L22 SMC find?
L22 SMC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4.

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