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Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Grey · Petrol · 1991 · 1,997 cc

RCW 621MOT history

RCW 621 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2024
Mileage
157,240 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCW 621
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCW 621 was last recorded at 157,240 miles on 12 Jul 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,238 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,240 miles
  • 2022 – 155,231 miles
  • 2021 – 150,875 miles
  • 2020 – 147,000 miles
  • 2019 – 145,101 miles
  • 2018 – 135,486 miles
  • 2017 – 131,292 miles
  • 2016 – 125,358 miles
  • 2015 – 120,687 miles
  • 2014 – 115,283 miles
  • 2013 – 107,430 miles
  • 2012 – 101,480 miles
  • 2011 – 96,900 miles
  • 2010 – 90,506 miles
  • 2009 – 82,324 miles
  • 2008 – 76,089 miles
  • 2006 – 74,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,240 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,240 miles (+2)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,240 miles
    Test number
    216862306592
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,238 miles (+2,007)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,238 miles
    Test number
    575425956655
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Below B Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Air Con Receiver Dryer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,231 miles (+4,356)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,231 miles
    Test number
    198116639099
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,875 miles (+3,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,875 miles
    Test number
    440276248782
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,000 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    147,000 miles
    Test number
    637759627123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,101 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    675416619016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail145,101 miles (+9,615)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    775981276477
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,486 miles (+4,194)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,486 miles
    Test number
    284169733881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass131,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,292 miles
    Test number
    298651261004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,292 miles (+5,934)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,292 miles
    Test number
    700026674565
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass125,358 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,358 miles
    Test number
    958520944725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,687 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,687 miles
    Test number
    619101625021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail120,686 miles (+5,403)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    305980325047
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass115,283 miles (+7,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,283 miles
    Test number
    545404714042
    • 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)

  15. Pass107,430 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,430 miles
    Test number
    368920213048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,480 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,480 miles
    Test number
    707883712087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,900 miles (+6,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,900 miles
    Test number
    596210211045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass90,506 miles (+8,182)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,506 miles
    Test number
    801048910029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  19. Pass82,324 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    82,324 miles
    Test number
    461406909003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,089 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    172446918437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,084 miles (+1,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,084 miles
    Test number
    473139908024
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass74,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,200 miles
    Test number
    614335766230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,200 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,200 miles
    Test number
    382095566231
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RCW 621

What vehicle is registration RCW 621 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCW 621 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 31 Dec 1991. 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 RCW 621 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RCW 621 expired on 18 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RCW 621?
The MOT on RCW 621 expired on 18 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RCW 621 done?
RCW 621 was recorded at 157,240 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2023, an average of 4,942 miles a year.
Has RCW 621 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCW 621 has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on RCW 621 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 RCW 621 find?
RCW 621 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2023 with 13 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 10 more.

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