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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,997 cc

L45 DHDMOT history

L45 DHD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,766 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 DHD
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
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 DHD was last recorded at 88,766 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,707 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
1,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,766 miles
  • 2023 – 88,707 miles
  • 2022 – 88,536 miles
  • 2020 – 87,104 miles
  • 2019 – 84,377 miles
  • 2018 – 82,179 miles
  • 2017 – 79,913 miles
  • 2016 – 74,851 miles
  • 2015 – 71,952 miles
  • 2011 – 71,118 miles
  • 2010 – 70,789 miles
  • 2009 – 70,271 miles
  • 2008 – 69,046 miles
  • 2007 – 67,257 miles
  • 2006 – 66,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,766 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,766 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,766 miles
    Test number
    141559959767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,707 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    511545432321
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail88,707 miles (+3)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    648061987106
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail88,704 miles (+168)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,704 miles
    Test number
    648366198977
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass88,536 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    956371703391
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail88,534 miles (+1,430)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    178017883029
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass87,104 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,104 miles
    Test number
    700747264340
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail87,103 miles (+2,726)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,103 miles
    Test number
    159864092439
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass84,377 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,377 miles
    Test number
    103067695207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,179 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,179 miles
    Test number
    535825760942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,913 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    318030148057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,851 miles
    Test number
    822729661867
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  13. Fail74,851 miles (+2,899)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,851 miles
    Test number
    809241137180
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low x 2 (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  14. Pass71,952 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,952 miles
    Test number
    546232455174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,118 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,118 miles
    Test number
    169247461211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,789 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,789 miles
    Test number
    263578390405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,271 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,271 miles
    Test number
    342473309492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,046 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    462337798148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,257 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    202968387421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    740639296189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L45 DHD

Does L45 DHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 DHD is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L45 DHD?
The MOT on L45 DHD is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L45 DHD done?
L45 DHD was recorded at 88,766 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 1,134 miles a year.
Has L45 DHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 DHD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L45 DHD 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 L45 DHD find?
L45 DHD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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