Mercedes-Benz 190 E
Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,997 cc
SDV 3MOT history
SDV 3 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 9 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 129,598 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,757 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SDV 3
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 190 E
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 9 Sept 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
SDV 3 was last recorded at 129,598 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,749 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 849 miles
- Average per year
- 1,757 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,598 miles
- 2024 – 128,749 miles
- 2023 – 127,838 miles
- 2022 – 127,102 miles
- 2021 – 126,412 miles
- 2020 – 125,900 miles
- 2019 – 125,327 miles
- 2018 – 124,322 miles
- 2017 – 123,216 miles
- 2016 – 121,956 miles
- 2015 – 120,353 miles
- 2014 – 118,786 miles
- 2013 – 117,388 miles
- 2012 – 115,022 miles
- 2011 – 113,010 miles
- 2010 – 111,366 miles
- 2009 – 109,606 miles
- 2008 – 107,527 miles
- 2007 – 103,531 miles
- 2006 – 98,155 miles
- 2005 – 94,508 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,598 miles
- AdvisoryFront both arches rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside rustyRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,598 miles (+849)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 129,598 miles
- Test number
- 597475132704
- AdvisoryFront both arches rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Pass128,749 miles (+911)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 128,749 miles
- Test number
- 689485447294
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shocks rusty
- AdvisoryBoth front wings rusty
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Pass127,838 miles (+736)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 127,838 miles
- Test number
- 301445223622
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside steering idler slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor rusty by drain
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Pass127,102 miles (+690)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 127,102 miles
- Test number
- 354682225311
- AdvisoryNearside Steering box slight movement steering idler (2.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass126,412 miles (+512)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 126,412 miles
- Test number
- 136893928478
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by arm mounts and rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Pass125,900 miles (+573)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 125,900 miles
- Test number
- 468052968130
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass125,327 miles (+1,005)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 125,327 miles
- Test number
- 102865344151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,322 miles (+1,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 124,322 miles
- Test number
- 959655074642
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass123,216 miles (+1,260)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 123,216 miles
- Test number
- 375449095413
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,956 miles (+1,603)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 121,956 miles
- Test number
- 449126057703
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass120,353 miles (+1,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 120,353 miles
- Test number
- 628754423160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,786 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 118,786 miles
- Test number
- 499477034485
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NotePlay in prop. shaft coupling
Fail118,772 miles (+1,384)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,772 miles
- Test number
- 296538424308
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NotePlay in prop. shaft coupling
Pass117,388 miles (+2,366)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 117,388 miles
- Test number
- 446988033427
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteAdvise slight travel on foot brake pedal when applying brakes
Pass115,022 miles (+2,012)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 115,022 miles
- Test number
- 478533932480
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass113,010 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 113,010 miles
- Test number
- 407091041459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,970 miles (+1,604)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,970 miles
- Test number
- 957385131390
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass111,366 miles (+1,760)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 111,366 miles
- Test number
- 232784530349
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass109,606 miles (+2,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 109,606 miles
- Test number
- 404281149410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,527 miles (+3,996)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 107,527 miles
- Test number
- 852727638334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,531 miles (+5,376)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 103,531 miles
- Test number
- 814652737382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,155 miles (+3,647)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 98,155 miles
- Test number
- 961412736326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,508 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 94,508 miles
- Test number
- 461299235403
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about SDV 3
- What vehicle is registration SDV 3 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SDV 3 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 E first used on 9 Sept 1992. 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 SDV 3 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SDV 3 is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on SDV 3?
- The MOT on SDV 3 is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SDV 3 done?
- SDV 3 was recorded at 129,598 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
- Has SDV 3 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SDV 3 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2014.
- Has the mileage on SDV 3 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 SDV 3 find?
- SDV 3 passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front both arches rusty; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.
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