
Mercedes-Benz 190 E
Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,997 cc
L3 JLAMOT history
L3 JLA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 2 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 207,195 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 207,195 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 JLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 190 E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 2 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 JLA was last recorded at 207,195 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 206,246 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 949 miles
- Average per year
- 5,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 207,195 miles
- 2025 – 206,246 miles
- 2024 – 204,579 miles
- 2023 – 197,642 miles
- 2022 – 191,185 miles
- 2021 – 183,335 miles
- 2020 – 174,931 miles
- 2019 – 165,611 miles
- 2018 – 155,920 miles
- 2017 – 145,820 miles
- 2016 – 135,807 miles
- 2015 – 128,575 miles
- 2012 – 122,082 miles
- 2011 – 115,235 miles
- 2010 – 106,946 miles
- 2009 – 101,623 miles
- 2008 – 96,947 miles
- 2007 – 93,514 miles
- 2006 – 90,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,195 miles (+949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 207,195 miles
- Test number
- 697964005385
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass206,246 miles (+4)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 206,246 miles
- Test number
- 605620764770
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle repair carried out / heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect
Fail206,242 miles (+11)5 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,242 miles
- Test number
- 542999703910
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides - chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + all 4 jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Fail206,231 miles (+1,652)5 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,231 miles
- Test number
- 884299944926
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass204,579 miles (+6,937)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 204,579 miles
- Test number
- 569852981379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass197,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 197,642 miles
- Test number
- 267354179576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,642 miles (+6,457)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,642 miles
- Test number
- 530392094371
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass191,185 miles (+7,850)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 191,185 miles
- Test number
- 586875769722
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass183,335 miles (+8,404)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 183,335 miles
- Test number
- 900157140490
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heat shield damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySlight general corrosion at rear
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (j))
Pass174,931 miles (+9,320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 174,931 miles
- Test number
- 558315488412
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,611 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 165,611 miles
- Test number
- 933756022829
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail165,611 miles (+9,691)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,611 miles
- Test number
- 797786689179
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,920 miles (+10,100)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 155,920 miles
- Test number
- 572387404103
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass145,820 miles (+10,013)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 145,820 miles
- Test number
- 932381562915
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass135,807 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 135,807 miles
- Test number
- 968300465869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail135,807 miles (+7,232)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,807 miles
- Test number
- 299475021461
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail128,575 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,575 miles
- Test number
- 866173825037
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteBoth rear brake hoses slightly perished
Pass128,575 miles (+6,493)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 128,575 miles
- Test number
- 956883125089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteBoth rear brake hoses slightly perished
Pass122,082 miles (+6,847)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 122,082 miles
- Test number
- 768000472187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass115,235 miles (+8,289)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 115,235 miles
- Test number
- 126260681118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn & lipped
Pass106,946 miles (+5,323)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 106,946 miles
- Test number
- 862701680125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,623 miles (+4,676)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 101,623 miles
- Test number
- 251013349192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,947 miles (+3,433)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 96,947 miles
- Test number
- 982880848144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,514 miles (+3,122)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 93,514 miles
- Test number
- 573925137103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 90,392 miles
- Test number
- 261410056474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 JLA
- Does L3 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 JLA is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 JLA?
- The MOT on L3 JLA is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 JLA done?
- L3 JLA was recorded at 207,195 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,836 miles a year.
- Has L3 JLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 JLA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 JLA 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 L3 JLA find?
- L3 JLA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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