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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Diesel · 2018 · 1,950 cc

78 BKMOT history

78 BK is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Oct 2018. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 67,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

78 BK red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,810 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
78 BK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
23 Oct 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

78 BK was last recorded at 67,810 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 8,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,737 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,073 miles
Average per year
8,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,810 miles
  • 2025 – 59,737 miles
  • 2024 – 50,817 miles
  • 2023 – 43,962 miles
  • 2022 – 34,867 miles
  • 2021 – 24,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,810 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,810 miles (+8,073)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,810 miles
    Test number
    317126050122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,737 miles
    Test number
    930110147675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail59,737 miles (+8,920)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,737 miles
    Test number
    194263711819
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass50,817 miles (+6,855)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    372408185534
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,962 miles
    Test number
    462553400744
    • AdvisoryFront FEW STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGE D

  6. Fail43,962 miles (+9,095)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,962 miles
    Test number
    561492939488
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FRONT WASHERS BLOCKED (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONT WIPERS SMEARING (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F CAMBER ARM HAS EXSESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront FEW STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGE D

  7. Pass34,867 miles (+10,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    34,867 miles
    Test number
    474628910847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass24,669 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    24,669 miles
    Test number
    306448206562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,656 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,656 miles
    Test number
    158784920767
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about 78 BK

What vehicle is registration 78 BK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 78 BK on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Oct 2018. 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 78 BK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 78 BK is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 78 BK?
The MOT on 78 BK is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 78 BK done?
78 BK was recorded at 67,810 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 8,895 miles a year.
Has 78 BK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 78 BK has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 78 BK 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 78 BK find?
78 BK passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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