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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,997 cc

L6 KCWMOT history

L6 KCW is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,958 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 KCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 KCW was last recorded at 96,958 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,002 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
956 miles
Average per year
922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,958 miles
  • 2024 – 96,002 miles
  • 2023 – 94,697 miles
  • 2022 – 94,079 miles
  • 2021 – 93,647 miles
  • 2020 – 93,536 miles
  • 2019 – 93,202 miles
  • 2018 – 92,802 miles
  • 2017 – 92,412 miles
  • 2016 – 92,084 miles
  • 2015 – 91,500 miles
  • 2014 – 90,356 miles
  • 2013 – 89,731 miles
  • 2012 – 88,375 miles
  • 2011 – 86,885 miles
  • 2010 – 84,533 miles
  • 2009 – 83,151 miles
  • 2008 – 81,208 miles
  • 2007 – 79,818 miles
  • 2006 – 78,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,958 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,958 miles (+956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,958 miles
    Test number
    218649928753
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Pass96,002 miles (+1,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,002 miles
    Test number
    151908550448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass94,697 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,697 miles
    Test number
    759498136264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,686 miles (+607)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,686 miles
    Test number
    205998492105
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass94,079 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,079 miles
    Test number
    418026102952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,076 miles (+429)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,076 miles
    Test number
    294791187033
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,647 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,647 miles
    Test number
    191702888477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,536 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,536 miles
    Test number
    382775303851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,202 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,202 miles
    Test number
    476340306533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,802 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    549113058446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,412 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,412 miles
    Test number
    675598513029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,084 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,084 miles
    Test number
    932688797568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,500 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,500 miles
    Test number
    176440004183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,356 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,356 miles
    Test number
    195132554276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,731 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,731 miles
    Test number
    716517043257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,375 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,375 miles
    Test number
    376990852276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,885 miles (+2,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    259774341297
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Pass84,533 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    432720150284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,151 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,151 miles
    Test number
    621231959291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,208 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    741766758230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,818 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    344153757472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    78,943 miles
    Test number
    944230156291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 KCW

Does L6 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 KCW is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 KCW?
The MOT on L6 KCW is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 KCW done?
L6 KCW was recorded at 96,958 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 922 miles a year.
Has L6 KCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 KCW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L6 KCW 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 L6 KCW find?
L6 KCW passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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