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Mercedes-Benz 190

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,497 cc

L97 XJUMOT history

L97 XJU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 190 first used on 10 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 188,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
188,735 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 XJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
10 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 XJU was last recorded at 188,735 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 6,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,079 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,656 miles
Average per year
3,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,735 miles
  • 2025 – 182,079 miles
  • 2024 – 173,874 miles
  • 2023 – 169,001 miles
  • 2022 – 166,711 miles
  • 2016 – 164,434 miles
  • 2014 – 155,332 miles
  • 2013 – 150,148 miles
  • 2012 – 142,025 miles
  • 2011 – 137,101 miles
  • 2010 – 137,082 miles
  • 2009 – 131,276 miles
  • 2008 – 123,674 miles
  • 2007 – 122,324 miles
  • 2006 – 119,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,735 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,735 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    188,735 miles
    Test number
    538410131389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,079 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    182,079 miles
    Test number
    455876463363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,874 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    173,874 miles
    Test number
    166513953861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,001 miles (+2,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    169,001 miles
    Test number
    221403413851
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering system
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension subframe and mounting showing signs of corrosion

  5. Pass166,711 miles (+2,277)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,711 miles
    Test number
    594695232287
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass164,434 miles (+9,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    164,434 miles
    Test number
    738970412285
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  7. Fail155,332 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,332 miles
    Test number
    397527014233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass155,332 miles (+5,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    155,332 miles
    Test number
    956497614225
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass150,148 miles (+8,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    150,148 miles
    Test number
    829763813223
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass142,025 miles (+4,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    142,025 miles
    Test number
    887467482156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass137,101 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    137,101 miles
    Test number
    249335941129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,082 miles (+5,806)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,082 miles
    Test number
    543136020396
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass131,276 miles (+7,602)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    131,276 miles
    Test number
    980952749353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,674 miles (+1,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    123,674 miles
    Test number
    262015148371
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass122,324 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    122,324 miles
    Test number
    860050347287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    451074946262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,789 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    264534346265
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L97 XJU

Does L97 XJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 XJU is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L97 XJU?
The MOT on L97 XJU is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L97 XJU done?
L97 XJU was recorded at 188,735 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,470 miles a year.
Has L97 XJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 XJU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on L97 XJU 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 L97 XJU find?
L97 XJU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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