Mercedes-Benz 190 E
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,997 cc
L81 EBWMOT history
L81 EBW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,211 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 May 2026
- Mileage
- 164,211 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,682 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L81 EBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 190 E
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L81 EBW was last recorded at 164,211 miles on 20 May 2025, 7,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jul 2014: 13,130 miles, lower than 127,680 miles on 23 Oct 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 156,786 miles · 21 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,425 miles
- Average per year
- 3,682 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 164,211 miles
- 2024 – 156,786 miles
- 2023 – 150,108 miles
- 2021 – 149,838 miles
- 2019 – 146,083 miles
- 2017 – 144,928 miles
- 2016 – 141,293 miles
- 2015 – 134,785 miles
- 2014 – 13,130 miles
- 2013 – 127,680 miles
- 2012 – 124,318 miles
- 2011 – 118,225 miles
- 2010 – 106,751 miles
- 2009 – 104,524 miles
- 2008 – 101,188 miles
- 2007 – 97,964 miles
- 2006 – 93,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,211 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,211 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2026
- Odometer
- 164,211 miles
- Test number
- 650091102888
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,211 miles (+7,425)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,211 miles
- Test number
- 880450190360
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,786 miles (+162)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 156,786 miles
- Test number
- 145666932888
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail156,624 miles (+6,516)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,624 miles
- Test number
- 154040420420
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass150,108 miles (+39)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 150,108 miles
- Test number
- 916675140980
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and blowing
- AdvisoryExhaust rear rubber missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock mount cracking and perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock mount cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail150,069 miles (+231)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,069 miles
- Test number
- 688590808693
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and blowing
- AdvisoryExhaust rear rubber missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock mount cracking and perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock mount cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass149,838 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 149,838 miles
- Test number
- 604947269634
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear tyres getting low on tread + slightly cracking
Fail149,837 miles (+3,754)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,837 miles
- Test number
- 532314489533
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear tyres getting low on tread + slightly cracking
Pass146,083 miles (+50)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 146,083 miles
- Test number
- 565710824534
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail146,033 miles (+1,105)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,033 miles
- Test number
- 979235467697
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,928 miles (+3,635)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 144,928 miles
- Test number
- 480385101033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,293 miles (+6,508)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 141,293 miles
- Test number
- 613637946182
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass134,785 miles (+121,655)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 134,785 miles
- Test number
- 705686729428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,130 miles (-114,550)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 13,130 miles
- Test number
- 289799694461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,680 miles (+3,362)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 127,680 miles
- Test number
- 848296793264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,318 miles (+6,093)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 124,318 miles
- Test number
- 639558392257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,225 miles (+11,474)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 118,225 miles
- Test number
- 615444571292
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass106,751 miles (+2,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 106,751 miles
- Test number
- 421652800385
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass104,524 miles (+3,336)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 104,524 miles
- Test number
- 293099669012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,188 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 101,188 miles
- Test number
- 814738188066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,177 miles (+3,213)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,177 miles
- Test number
- 624007488025
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteSill covers fitted. Part engine undertray fitted. Offside front jacking point rubber missing
Pass97,964 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 97,964 miles
- Test number
- 492066687091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,964 miles (+4,223)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,964 miles
- Test number
- 333586287087
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass93,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 93,741 miles
- Test number
- 183979586400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L81 EBW
- Does L81 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L81 EBW expired on 24 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L81 EBW?
- The MOT on L81 EBW expired on 24 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L81 EBW done?
- L81 EBW was recorded at 164,211 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 3,682 miles a year.
- Has L81 EBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L81 EBW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L81 EBW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L81 EBW find?
- L81 EBW passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 8 advisories: front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.
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