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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass207,195 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Pass197,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    197,642 miles
    Test number
    267354179576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. Pass106,946 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,946 miles
    Test number
    862701680125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,623 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    101,623 miles
    Test number
    251013349192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,947 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    96,947 miles
    Test number
    982880848144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,514 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    573925137103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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