
Mercedes-Benz 190 E
Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,797 cc
L34 TGHMOT history
L34 TGH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,149 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 96,149 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,191 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L34 TGH
- 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 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L34 TGH was last recorded at 96,149 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,118 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 1,191 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,149 miles
- 2023 – 95,414 miles
- 2022 – 95,150 miles
- 2018 – 95,130 miles
- 2017 – 92,167 miles
- 2011 – 91,972 miles
- 2010 – 91,245 miles
- 2009 – 87,151 miles
- 2008 – 81,702 miles
- 2007 – 76,775 miles
- 2006 – 72,898 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the engine bay near the rear of the exhaust manifold (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
All 4 brake discs are slightly rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,149 miles (+31)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 96,149 miles
- Test number
- 718137224276
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,118 miles (+704)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,118 miles
- Test number
- 418987465422
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass95,414 miles (+264)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 95,414 miles
- Test number
- 987729901077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,150 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 95,150 miles
- Test number
- 880704416923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,130 miles (+2,963)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 95,130 miles
- Test number
- 808380540233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,167 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 92,167 miles
- Test number
- 391031556423
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the engine bay near the rear of the exhaust manifold (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs are slightly rusty
Fail92,166 miles (+194)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,166 miles
- Test number
- 971454048255
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in three places (as marked with chalk (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the engine bay near the rear of the exhaust manifold (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs are slightly rusty
Pass91,972 miles (+727)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 91,972 miles
- Test number
- 128870021283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,245 miles (+4,094)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 91,245 miles
- Test number
- 894434010221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,151 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 87,151 miles
- Test number
- 434279009295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,142 miles (+5,440)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,142 miles
- Test number
- 560628309203
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass81,702 miles (+4,927)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 81,702 miles
- Test number
- 191597818218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,775 miles (+3,877)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 76,775 miles
- Test number
- 182502017262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,898 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 72,898 miles
- Test number
- 304989616400
- NoteExcessive auto transmission leak
Questions about L34 TGH
- Does L34 TGH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L34 TGH is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L34 TGH?
- The MOT on L34 TGH is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L34 TGH done?
- L34 TGH was recorded at 96,149 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,191 miles a year.
- Has L34 TGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L34 TGH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L34 TGH 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 L34 TGH find?
- L34 TGH passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.
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