Mercedes-Benz 190 E
White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,797 cc
L42 PWUMOT history
L42 PWU is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 8 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,612 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 129,612 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,122 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L42 PWU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 190 E
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,797 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 8 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L42 PWU was last recorded at 129,612 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,472 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 140 miles
- Average per year
- 1,122 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,612 miles
- 2025 – 129,472 miles
- 2024 – 129,329 miles
- 2023 – 129,145 miles
- 2022 – 128,993 miles
- 2021 – 128,712 miles
- 2020 – 128,448 miles
- 2019 – 128,235 miles
- 2018 – 127,881 miles
- 2017 – 127,704 miles
- 2016 – 127,220 miles
- 2015 – 126,623 miles
- 2014 – 126,161 miles
- 2013 – 125,668 miles
- 2012 – 125,426 miles
- 2011 – 125,328 miles
- 2010 – 124,937 miles
- 2009 – 124,267 miles
- 2008 – 122,144 miles
- 2007 – 120,401 miles
- 2006 – 115,809 miles
- 2005 – 105,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,612 miles
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,612 miles (+140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 129,612 miles
- Test number
- 347060906182
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,472 miles (+143)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 129,472 miles
- Test number
- 321505016108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,329 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 129,329 miles
- Test number
- 680123398950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,145 miles (+152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 129,145 miles
- Test number
- 247200583692
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Pass128,993 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 128,993 miles
- Test number
- 326697070619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,991 miles (+279)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,991 miles
- Test number
- 492143356458
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass128,712 miles (+264)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 128,712 miles
- Test number
- 852033259764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,448 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 128,448 miles
- Test number
- 832430186568
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail128,448 miles (+213)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,448 miles
- Test number
- 332359586718
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear box rusted and holed (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,235 miles (+354)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 128,235 miles
- Test number
- 403575735928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,881 miles (+177)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 127,881 miles
- Test number
- 243319227566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,704 miles (+484)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 127,704 miles
- Test number
- 696566342980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,220 miles (+597)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 127,220 miles
- Test number
- 153905085598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,623 miles (+462)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 126,623 miles
- Test number
- 494274291509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,161 miles (+493)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 126,161 miles
- Test number
- 376495444264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,668 miles (+242)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 125,668 miles
- Test number
- 418736143270
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass125,426 miles (+98)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 125,426 miles
- Test number
- 967484542281
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass125,328 miles (+391)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 125,328 miles
- Test number
- 106025341244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,937 miles (+670)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 124,937 miles
- Test number
- 371872250409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,267 miles (+155)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 124,267 miles
- Test number
- 863637669282
- NoteOil leak
Fail124,112 miles (+1,968)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,112 miles
- Test number
- 694655669295
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass122,144 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 122,144 miles
- Test number
- 751662368279
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail122,144 miles (+1,743)10 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,144 miles
- Test number
- 360382468275
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass120,401 miles (+4,592)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 120,401 miles
- Test number
- 944880077230
- NoteSlight crackes in suspension tops
Pass115,809 miles (+9,874)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 115,809 miles
- Test number
- 863995196196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,935 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 105,935 miles
- Test number
- 573681205209
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about L42 PWU
- Does L42 PWU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 PWU is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L42 PWU?
- The MOT on L42 PWU is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L42 PWU done?
- L42 PWU was recorded at 129,612 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,122 miles a year.
- Has L42 PWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L42 PWU has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on L42 PWU 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 L42 PWU find?
- L42 PWU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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