Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
1980 RBMOT history
1980 RB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,661 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 157,661 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,357 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1980 RB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
1980 RB was last recorded at 157,661 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,271 miles · 21 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,390 miles
- Average per year
- 7,357 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,661 miles
- 2025 – 151,271 miles
- 2024 – 144,483 miles
- 2023 – 138,552 miles
- 2022 – 132,520 miles
- 2021 – 127,510 miles
- 2020 – 124,048 miles
- 2018 – 108,716 miles
- 2017 – 101,000 miles
- 2016 – 95,301 miles
- 2015 – 89,327 miles
- 2014 – 83,165 miles
- 2013 – 71,608 miles
- 2012 – 58,693 miles
- 2011 – 47,683 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,661 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,661 miles (+6,390)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 157,661 miles
- Test number
- 984238991146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Pass151,271 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 151,271 miles
- Test number
- 938640006758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,267 miles (+6,784)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,267 miles
- Test number
- 127023750641
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished splitting inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / splitting inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,483 miles (+5,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 144,483 miles
- Test number
- 604962712340
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass138,552 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 138,552 miles
- Test number
- 105179006410
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Fail138,551 miles (+6,031)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,551 miles
- Test number
- 265426992854
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Pass132,520 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 132,520 miles
- Test number
- 969925566007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,516 miles (+5,006)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,516 miles
- Test number
- 312154531742
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass127,510 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 127,510 miles
- Test number
- 421183292682
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail127,510 miles (+3,462)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,510 miles
- Test number
- 429187920897
- DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 124,048 miles
- Test number
- 497022122902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,048 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,048 miles
- Test number
- 372847750450
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 664972699442
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 823741651591
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 108,716 miles
- Test number
- 868924983957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,716 miles (+7,716)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,716 miles
- Test number
- 245208861594
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,000 miles (+5,699)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 101,000 miles
- Test number
- 916604966245
- AdvisoryUndertrays engine covers
Pass95,301 miles (+232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 95,301 miles
- Test number
- 551221760773
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail95,069 miles (+5,742)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,069 miles
- Test number
- 513427906526
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,327 miles (+6,162)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 89,327 miles
- Test number
- 903970789734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,165 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,165 miles
- Test number
- 875003374276
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass83,165 miles (+11,557)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 83,165 miles
- Test number
- 998543174262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,608 miles (+12,915)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 71,608 miles
- Test number
- 977789043260
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Pass58,693 miles (+11,010)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 58,693 miles
- Test number
- 445528012355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 47,683 miles
- Test number
- 358934211309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 1980 RB
- What vehicle is registration 1980 RB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1980 RB on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Sept 2008. 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 1980 RB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1980 RB is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 1980 RB?
- The MOT on 1980 RB is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1980 RB done?
- 1980 RB was recorded at 157,661 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,357 miles a year.
- Has 1980 RB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1980 RB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on 1980 RB 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 1980 RB find?
- 1980 RB passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.
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