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MERCEDES-BENZ

190 E · Black

MBZ7 169
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Sep 2020
First reg20 Aug 1985
Mileage122,007 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

40 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 March 2026.

PASSED · 11 Sep 2019
Test date11 Sep 2019
Expiry10 Sep 2020
Test number911854732844
Mileage122,007 mi
AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Aug 2019
Test date15 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number178051954095
Mileage121,958 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2018
Test date28 Jun 2018
Expiry27 Jun 2019
Test number229137630272
Mileage121,665 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 28 Jan 2017
Test date28 Jan 2017
Expiry27 Jan 2018
Test number283656652926
Mileage121,308 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 10 Jan 2014
Test date10 Jan 2014
Expiry9 Jan 2015
Test number409190314096
Mileage120,808 mi
FAILED · 6 Jan 2014
Test date6 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number898076904018
Mileage120,801 mi
FailNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 24 Dec 2011
Test date24 Dec 2011
Expiry12 Jan 2013
Test number496228751389
Mileage120,687 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 13 Jan 2011
Test date13 Jan 2011
Expiry12 Jan 2012
Test number589443611052
Mileage118,123 mi
FAILED · 9 Jan 2011
Test date9 Jan 2011
Expiry
Test number227019801064
Mileage118,110 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredno side repeaters fitted - front visible from 1m to side of rear of vehicle
User Enteredslight play in steering joints
User Enteredfront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle
User Enteredboth rear brake hose ferrules corroded and just acceptable
User Enteredsurface corossion to brake discs
User Enteredvarious repairs to exhaust
PASSED · 21 Nov 2009
Test date21 Nov 2009
Expiry20 Nov 2010
Test number414785729308
Mileage118,072 mi
PASSED · 22 Aug 2007
Test date22 Aug 2007
Expiry21 Aug 2008
Test number244914937287
Mileage118,037 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2006
Test date6 Jul 2006
Expiry5 Jul 2007
Test number432337586179
Mileage117,185 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)