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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

78 RVKMOT history

78 RVK is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 99,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

78 RVK grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,500 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
78 RVK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

78 RVK was last recorded at 99,500 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,905 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,595 miles
Average per year
6,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,500 miles
  • 2025 – 95,905 miles
  • 2024 – 89,972 miles
  • 2023 – 84,079 miles
  • 2022 – 77,489 miles
  • 2021 – 68,683 miles
  • 2020 – 59,108 miles
  • 2019 – 52,666 miles
  • 2018 – 45,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Engine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under trays fitted: engine covers fitted: sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,500 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    105189746809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,905 miles (+5,933)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,905 miles
    Test number
    315695631834
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass89,972 miles (+5,893)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,972 miles
    Test number
    446308650815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,079 miles (+6,590)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,079 miles
    Test number
    242975710456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,489 miles (+8,806)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    981137503320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,683 miles (+9,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,683 miles
    Test number
    444847445558
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted
  7. Pass59,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    241588035015
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted
  8. Fail59,108 miles (+6,442)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    614989658978
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted
  9. Pass52,666 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,666 miles
    Test number
    381668199454
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted: engine covers fitted: sill covers fitted
  10. Fail52,649 miles (+7,646)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,649 miles
    Test number
    626474903159
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted: engine covers fitted: sill covers fitted
  11. Pass45,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,003 miles
    Test number
    404614513873
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted: under trays fitted: sill covers fitted:

Questions about 78 RVK

What vehicle is registration 78 RVK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 78 RVK on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Aug 2015. 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 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 78 RVK is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 78 RVK?
The MOT on 78 RVK is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 78 RVK done?
78 RVK was recorded at 99,500 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,798 miles a year.
Has 78 RVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 78 RVK has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on 78 RVK 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 RVK find?
78 RVK passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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