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Mercedes-Benz 190

Red · Petrol · 1959 · 1,957 cc

SSU 323MOT history

SSU 323 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 first used on 3 Nov 1987. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
158 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSU 323
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,957 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
3 Nov 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSU 323 was last recorded at 158 miles on 7 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2022: 158 miles, lower than 58,819 miles on 4 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,819 miles · 4 Aug 2021

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158 miles
  • 2021 – 58,819 miles
  • 2019 – 58,464 miles
  • 2017 – 58,139 miles
  • 2016 – 57,836 miles
  • 2015 – 57,716 miles
  • 2014 – 57,356 miles
  • 2013 – 57,228 miles
  • 2012 – 56,799 miles
  • 2011 – 56,453 miles
  • 2010 – 55,925 miles
  • 2009 – 55,835 miles
  • 2008 – 55,789 miles
  • 2007 – 55,735 miles
  • 2006 – 55,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158 miles
    Test number
    436043946074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    206294967586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,819 miles (+355)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,819 miles
    Test number
    551104804080
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,464 miles (+325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,464 miles
    Test number
    516482346467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail58,139 miles (+303)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    971384470227
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass57,836 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,836 miles
    Test number
    811193970623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,716 miles (+360)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,716 miles
    Test number
    540883699497
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryShield in offside rear lamp for indicator missing

  8. Pass57,356 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,356 miles
    Test number
    166291734212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass57,228 miles (+429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,228 miles
    Test number
    909118023216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass56,799 miles (+346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,799 miles
    Test number
    395211532434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass56,453 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,453 miles
    Test number
    876597821225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,925 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    520921400258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,916 miles (+81)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    203216490034
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass55,835 miles (+46)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    153155289070
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront and rear shock absorbers getting weak
    • NoteParking brake performance slightly low offside
    • NoteSlight lift in offside front king pin
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside front top suspension bush
    • NoteWear in offside front top suspension bush near to limit

  15. Pass55,789 miles (+54)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,789 miles
    Test number
    491902318171
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront and rear shock absorbers getting weak
    • NoteSlight lift in front king pins
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside front top suspension bush
    • NoteWear in offside front top suspension bush near to limit

  16. Pass55,735 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,735 miles
    Test number
    190855217143
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteFront shock absorbers getting weak
    • NoteRear brake pipe slightly insecure
    • NoteRear shock absorbers getting weak and lower bushes slightly worn
    • NoteSlight lift in nearside front king pin
    • NoteWear in offside front king pin near to limit

  17. Fail55,735 miles (+181)2 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,735 miles
    Test number
    883105717172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteFront shock absorbers getting weak
    • NoteRear brake pipe slightly insecure
    • NoteRear shock absorbers getting weak and lower bushes slightly worn
    • NoteSlight lift in nearside front king pin
    • NoteWear in offside front king pin near to limit

  18. Pass55,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    902363956027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SSU 323

What vehicle is registration SSU 323 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSU 323 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 190 first used on 3 Nov 1987. 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 SSU 323 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SSU 323 expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SSU 323?
The MOT on SSU 323 expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SSU 323 done?
SSU 323 was recorded at 158 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022.
Has SSU 323 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSU 323 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on SSU 323 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SSU 323 find?
SSU 323 passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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