Official DVLA Record

1993 Mercedes 190 2.0L Petrol · L886 GVT

L886 GVT

1993 Mercedes 190 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 90,691 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 190
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 28/08/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
90,691 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/08/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

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L886 GVT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
  • 90,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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L886 GVT Mileage History

  1. 07/10/202187,411 mi
  2. 11/10/202187,416 mi+5 mi
  3. 16/08/202288,463 mi+1,047 mi
  4. 22/08/202390,666 mi+2,203 mi
  5. 30/08/202390,691 mi+25 mi

Average of roughly 1,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L886 GVT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 23:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes 190 (L886 GVT) between October 2021 and August 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.

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