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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 1,797 cc

MWA 190MOT history

MWA 190 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 29 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
176,706 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MWA 190
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
29 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MWA 190 was last recorded at 176,706 miles on 26 May 2026, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,196 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
510 miles
Average per year
4,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,706 miles
  • 2024 – 176,196 miles
  • 2023 – 174,656 miles
  • 2022 – 171,839 miles
  • 2021 – 166,906 miles
  • 2020 – 162,979 miles
  • 2019 – 152,807 miles
  • 2018 – 141,470 miles
  • 2017 – 138,357 miles
  • 2016 – 134,119 miles
  • 2015 – 130,216 miles
  • 2014 – 124,652 miles
  • 2013 – 119,835 miles
  • 2012 – 115,340 miles
  • 2011 – 110,399 miles
  • 2010 – 106,022 miles
  • 2009 – 101,880 miles
  • 2008 – 98,943 miles
  • 2007 – 96,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,706 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,706 miles (+510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    176,706 miles
    Test number
    739901241141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,196 miles (+1,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    176,196 miles
    Test number
    404683640724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass174,656 miles (+2,817)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    174,656 miles
    Test number
    299928581852
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal under vehicle inspection limited

  4. Pass171,839 miles (+4,933)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,839 miles
    Test number
    760411533547
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted too outer sills

  5. Pass166,906 miles (+3,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    166,906 miles
    Test number
    171926255950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,979 miles (+10,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    162,979 miles
    Test number
    388199809157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass152,807 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,807 miles
    Test number
    182695874439
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail152,807 miles (+11,337)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,807 miles
    Test number
    668144815119
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,470 miles (+3,113)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,470 miles
    Test number
    902606742602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion spring top (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion water drain rotten (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion spring top (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass138,357 miles (+4,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,357 miles
    Test number
    662304012695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass134,119 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,119 miles
    Test number
    266424376545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,094 miles (+3,878)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,094 miles
    Test number
    244494914809
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass130,216 miles (+5,564)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    130,216 miles
    Test number
    666775455054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear floor pans slightly corroded

  14. Pass124,652 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    124,652 miles
    Test number
    578853944081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,835 miles (+4,495)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,835 miles
    Test number
    186154043464
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteM bracket on exhaust corroded/deteriated
    • NotePoly v belt split
    • NoteRear prop coupling slighty deteriated
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust manifold gaskets

  16. Pass115,340 miles (+29)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    115,340 miles
    Test number
    318314942052
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount to g/box corroeded

  17. Fail115,311 miles (+4,912)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,311 miles
    Test number
    609000142060
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount to g/box corroeded

  18. Pass110,399 miles (+4,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    110,399 miles
    Test number
    515925621019
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass106,022 miles (+4,142)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,022 miles
    Test number
    852213650097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass101,880 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    101,880 miles
    Test number
    823025859051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,943 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,943 miles
    Test number
    143862658087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    340893657090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MWA 190

What vehicle is registration MWA 190 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MWA 190 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 29 Aug 1990. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MWA 190 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MWA 190 is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on MWA 190?
The MOT on MWA 190 is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MWA 190 done?
MWA 190 was recorded at 176,706 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
Has MWA 190 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MWA 190 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on MWA 190 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 MWA 190 find?
MWA 190 passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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