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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,797 cc

L94 HWLMOT history

L94 HWL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 3 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 91,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,173 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L94 HWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L94 HWL was last recorded at 91,173 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 4,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2015: 67,774 miles, lower than 85,549 miles on 17 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,739 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,434 miles
Average per year
2,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,173 miles
  • 2025 – 86,739 miles
  • 2024 – 81,780 miles
  • 2023 – 80,783 miles
  • 2022 – 79,749 miles
  • 2021 – 78,761 miles
  • 2020 – 77,687 miles
  • 2019 – 76,812 miles
  • 2018 – 75,170 miles
  • 2017 – 73,881 miles
  • 2016 – 70,995 miles
  • 2015 – 67,774 miles
  • 2014 – 85,549 miles
  • 2013 – 62,842 miles
  • 2012 – 59,469 miles
  • 2011 – 56,808 miles
  • 2010 – 54,084 miles
  • 2009 – 53,071 miles
  • 2008 – 48,811 miles
  • 2007 – 45,143 miles
  • 2006 – 42,082 miles
  • 2005 – 39,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,173 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,173 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    487396390746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,739 miles
    Test number
    788720841847
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail86,739 miles (+4,959)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,739 miles
    Test number
    760705727159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass81,780 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,780 miles
    Test number
    136385730813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,783 miles (+1,034)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,783 miles
    Test number
    545960311989
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass79,749 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,749 miles
    Test number
    514577576881
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail79,749 miles (+988)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,749 miles
    Test number
    966184373690
    • MajorRear Lower Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass78,761 miles (+1,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    369316483719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass77,687 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,687 miles
    Test number
    351658970712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,812 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,812 miles
    Test number
    307732333335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,170 miles
    Test number
    758430319721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,169 miles (+1,288)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,169 miles
    Test number
    156132211749
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass73,881 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    782638570871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,995 miles
    Test number
    389833982898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,995 miles (+3,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,995 miles
    Test number
    154288027258
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass67,774 miles (-17,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,774 miles
    Test number
    347240035428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass85,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    469170964299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,549 miles (+22,707)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    747770464231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass62,842 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    297440473233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,469 miles
    Test number
    289384582298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,469 miles (+2,661)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,469 miles
    Test number
    398004082459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  22. Pass56,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    176252271234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,808 miles (+2,724)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    108531471204
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
  24. Pass54,084 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,084 miles
    Test number
    263434780261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    504156089262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,071 miles (+4,260)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    321772489250
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  27. Pass48,811 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,811 miles
    Test number
    971229658261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,143 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,143 miles
    Test number
    694127167238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,082 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    331774286452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    191275685297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L94 HWL

Does L94 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L94 HWL is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L94 HWL?
The MOT on L94 HWL is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L94 HWL done?
L94 HWL was recorded at 91,173 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,482 miles a year.
Has L94 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L94 HWL has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L94 HWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L94 HWL find?
L94 HWL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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