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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,599 cc

L7 BOWMOT history

L7 BOW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 19 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
92,259 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
19 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BOW was last recorded at 92,259 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,084 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,259 miles
  • 2025 – 92,084 miles
  • 2024 – 91,918 miles
  • 2023 – 91,468 miles
  • 2022 – 91,232 miles
  • 2021 – 90,948 miles
  • 2020 – 90,471 miles
  • 2019 – 90,135 miles
  • 2018 – 89,880 miles
  • 2017 – 89,621 miles
  • 2016 – 89,340 miles
  • 2015 – 89,040 miles
  • 2014 – 88,896 miles
  • 2013 – 88,678 miles
  • 2012 – 88,509 miles
  • 2011 – 88,316 miles
  • 2010 – 87,983 miles
  • 2009 – 87,389 miles
  • 2008 – 86,968 miles
  • 2007 – 86,806 miles
  • 2006 – 86,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,259 miles (+175)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,259 miles
    Test number
    532877133362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass92,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,084 miles
    Test number
    861456219936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail92,084 miles (+166)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,084 miles
    Test number
    223476230979
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass91,918 miles (+450)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,918 miles
    Test number
    982813744725
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade slight smeary

  5. Pass91,468 miles (+236)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,468 miles
    Test number
    222807368611
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  6. Pass91,232 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,232 miles
    Test number
    952057850803
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail91,232 miles (+284)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,232 miles
    Test number
    486973538580
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,948 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    564807941699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,471 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    90,471 miles
    Test number
    404294787124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2020
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    803268740884
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre side side wall damage

  11. Fail90,135 miles (+255)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    149850645141
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre side side wall damage

  12. Pass89,880 miles (+259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    541857988908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass89,621 miles (+281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    793206248476
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass89,340 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,340 miles
    Test number
    678090958396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,040 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    438687115171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,896 miles (+218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    517356224195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass88,678 miles (+169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,678 miles
    Test number
    818891323140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s steering idler arm has slight play

  18. Pass88,509 miles (+193)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,509 miles
    Test number
    915894222181
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s steering idler arm has slight play
    • NoteRear diff has slight leak from seals

  19. Pass88,316 miles (+333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,316 miles
    Test number
    256323121452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,983 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,983 miles
    Test number
    292075020432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,389 miles (+421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    922298169062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass86,968 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,968 miles
    Test number
    102134168044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,806 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,806 miles
    Test number
    483136067060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,662 miles
    Test number
    562238266033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 BOW

Does L7 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BOW is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 BOW?
The MOT on L7 BOW is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BOW done?
L7 BOW was recorded at 92,259 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 278 miles a year.
Has L7 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BOW has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 BOW 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 L7 BOW find?
L7 BOW passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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