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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

1978 RKMOT history

1978 RK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 137,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

1978 RK black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,079 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1978 RK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1978 RK was last recorded at 137,079 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,078 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,079 miles
  • 2025 – 128,242 miles
  • 2024 – 117,783 miles
  • 2023 – 106,752 miles
  • 2021 – 90,227 miles
  • 2020 – 81,306 miles
  • 2019 – 69,522 miles
  • 2018 – 59,342 miles
  • 2017 – 46,317 miles
  • 2015 – 33,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,079 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,079 miles
    Test number
    523723296032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,078 miles (+8,836)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,078 miles
    Test number
    282803117822
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,242 miles (+10,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,242 miles
    Test number
    190590784285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,783 miles (+11,031)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,783 miles
    Test number
    645111491932
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,752 miles (+16,525)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,752 miles
    Test number
    934479294786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,227 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,227 miles
    Test number
    955735652630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,306 miles (+11,784)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,306 miles
    Test number
    245209212609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,522 miles (+10,180)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,522 miles
    Test number
    478269122997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,342 miles (+13,025)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,342 miles
    Test number
    769625467899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,317 miles (+13,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,317 miles
    Test number
    664855690333
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted

  11. Pass33,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    454938235313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1978 RK

What vehicle is registration 1978 RK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1978 RK on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Sept 2011. 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 1978 RK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1978 RK is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1978 RK?
The MOT on 1978 RK is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1978 RK done?
1978 RK was recorded at 137,079 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 9,438 miles a year.
Has 1978 RK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1978 RK has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 1978 RK 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 1978 RK find?
1978 RK passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush; nearside front tyre slightly damaged; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, and 1 more.

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