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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,797 cc

L27 FAJMOT history

L27 FAJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
135,260 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 FAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 FAJ was last recorded at 135,260 miles on 28 May 2026, 2,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,820 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,440 miles
Average per year
2,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,260 miles
  • 2025 – 132,820 miles
  • 2024 – 132,060 miles
  • 2023 – 129,992 miles
  • 2022 – 129,080 miles
  • 2021 – 128,168 miles
  • 2020 – 127,544 miles
  • 2019 – 126,689 miles
  • 2018 – 125,087 miles
  • 2017 – 123,581 miles
  • 2016 – 121,675 miles
  • 2015 – 119,788 miles
  • 2014 – 117,646 miles
  • 2013 – 114,810 miles
  • 2012 – 112,292 miles
  • 2011 – 109,197 miles
  • 2010 – 106,658 miles
  • 2009 – 103,312 miles
  • 2008 – 99,295 miles
  • 2007 – 94,807 miles
  • 2006 – 90,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,260 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.

  • Exhaust / cat corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under body corroded / heavily painted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under vehicle heavily painted / greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,260 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,260 miles
    Test number
    221838621175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,820 miles (+760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    689170177824
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily painted / undersealed

  3. Pass132,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,060 miles
    Test number
    538755044289
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVERED IN PAINT AND UNDERSEAL

  4. Fail132,060 miles (+2,068)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,060 miles
    Test number
    884317998900
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVERED IN PAINT AND UNDERSEAL

  5. Pass129,992 miles (+912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,992 miles
    Test number
    954630857270
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVEREDIN PAINT AND UNDERSEAL

  6. Pass129,080 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,080 miles
    Test number
    511456140056
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded covered in paint and underseal

  7. Pass128,168 miles (+624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    295018684768
    • AdvisoryExhaust / cat corroded
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded / heavily painted

  8. Pass127,544 miles (+855)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,544 miles
    Test number
    262170933137
    • AdvisoryExhaust / cat corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded / heavily painted

  9. Pass126,689 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    244738686895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily painted / sealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust / cat corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates corroded

  10. Fail126,689 miles (+1,602)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    647946089342
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily painted / sealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust / cat corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates corroded

  11. Pass125,087 miles (+1,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,087 miles
    Test number
    580564986074
    • AdvisoryExhaust / cat corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily painted / greased

  12. Pass123,581 miles (+1,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,581 miles
    Test number
    170500161935
    • AdvisoryExhaust / cat corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily painted / graesed

  13. Pass121,675 miles (+1,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,675 miles
    Test number
    104226752599
    • AdvisoryExhaust catalyst corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily painted / greased

  14. Pass119,788 miles (+2,142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,788 miles
    Test number
    158029865169
    • NoteUnder vehicle heavily painted / greased

  15. Pass117,646 miles (+2,836)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,646 miles
    Test number
    555779464143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder vehicle heavily painted

  16. Pass114,810 miles (+2,518)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,810 miles
    Test number
    259259563413
    • NoteUnder vehicle heavily painted

  17. Pass112,292 miles (+3,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,292 miles
    Test number
    588813172148
    • NoteUnder vehicle heavily painted

  18. Pass109,197 miles (+2,539)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    109,197 miles
    Test number
    517747761111
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront pads worn 1/3
    • NotePipes, under vehicle etc. heavily painted

  19. Pass106,658 miles (+3,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,658 miles
    Test number
    354170760102
    • NoteFlexis / brake pipes etc. heavily painted

  20. Pass103,312 miles (+4,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,312 miles
    Test number
    512567969152
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass99,295 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    99,295 miles
    Test number
    611662768142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,807 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,807 miles
    Test number
    572408857183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    524752176102
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L27 FAJ

Does L27 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 FAJ is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 FAJ?
The MOT on L27 FAJ is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 FAJ done?
L27 FAJ was recorded at 135,260 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
Has L27 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 FAJ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 FAJ 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 L27 FAJ find?
L27 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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