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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,000 cc

L99 SBLMOT history

L99 SBL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 12 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,914 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
12 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 SBL was last recorded at 119,914 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,469 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
445 miles
Average per year
1,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,914 miles
  • 2025 – 119,469 miles
  • 2024 – 119,453 miles
  • 2022 – 119,406 miles
  • 2021 – 119,261 miles
  • 2020 – 119,035 miles
  • 2019 – 118,819 miles
  • 2018 – 118,625 miles
  • 2017 – 118,473 miles
  • 2016 – 117,201 miles
  • 2014 – 113,960 miles
  • 2013 – 111,949 miles
  • 2012 – 110,226 miles
  • 2011 – 108,168 miles
  • 2010 – 103,555 miles
  • 2009 – 96,587 miles
  • 2008 – 91,486 miles
  • 2007 – 88,212 miles
  • 2006 – 84,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,914 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,914 miles (+445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,914 miles
    Test number
    876322270865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass119,469 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    564012801391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering drop arm slight play

  3. Pass119,453 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,453 miles
    Test number
    970509371131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,406 miles (+145)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,406 miles
    Test number
    682685249260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,261 miles (+226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,261 miles
    Test number
    485469395180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass119,035 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,035 miles
    Test number
    817435190394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,819 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,819 miles
    Test number
    974643828148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,625 miles
    Test number
    728549133840
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Fail118,625 miles (+152)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,625 miles
    Test number
    752406811208
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass118,473 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,473 miles
    Test number
    927324896932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,464 miles (+1,263)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,464 miles
    Test number
    784760703644
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass117,201 miles (+3,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,201 miles
    Test number
    612894533076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

  13. Pass113,960 miles (+2,011)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,960 miles
    Test number
    428481634262
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight play n/s/front bottom ball joint

  14. Fail111,949 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    359284013427
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass111,949 miles (+1,723)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    517294713212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass110,226 miles (+2,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    110,226 miles
    Test number
    508597602226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass108,168 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,168 miles
    Test number
    237202201263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,555 miles
    Test number
    181220500298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,555 miles (+6,968)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,555 miles
    Test number
    653280300290
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass96,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,587 miles
    Test number
    590388889101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,587 miles (+5,101)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,587 miles
    Test number
    603087489117
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  22. Pass91,486 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,486 miles
    Test number
    693479388155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,212 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    88,212 miles
    Test number
    944410297121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    304070706221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,277 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    642180006207
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Questions about L99 SBL

Does L99 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 SBL is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 SBL?
The MOT on L99 SBL is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 SBL done?
L99 SBL was recorded at 119,914 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 1,825 miles a year.
Has L99 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 SBL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L99 SBL 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 L99 SBL find?
L99 SBL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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