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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

8557 JHMOT history

8557 JH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

8557 JH black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,479 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8557 JH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8557 JH was last recorded at 119,479 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,128 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,351 miles
Average per year
7,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,479 miles
  • 2025 – 118,128 miles
  • 2024 – 115,674 miles
  • 2023 – 109,077 miles
  • 2022 – 101,741 miles
  • 2021 – 95,374 miles
  • 2020 – 89,710 miles
  • 2019 – 80,294 miles
  • 2018 – 70,870 miles
  • 2017 – 60,887 miles
  • 2016 – 50,741 miles
  • 2015 – 38,877 miles
  • 2014 – 34,570 miles
  • 2013 – 27,735 miles
  • 2012 – 20,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,479 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Hangers Corrdded/Detached (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,479 miles (+1,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,479 miles
    Test number
    893310469290
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Hangers Corrdded/Detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass118,128 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,128 miles
    Test number
    853886035600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,674 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,674 miles
    Test number
    957063012416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,077 miles
    Test number
    574529981510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,077 miles (+7,336)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,077 miles
    Test number
    352303554547
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass101,741 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,741 miles
    Test number
    590524616251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,739 miles (+6,365)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    633724012044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass95,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,374 miles
    Test number
    865630763923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,374 miles (+5,664)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,374 miles
    Test number
    715533873419
    • 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))

  10. Pass89,710 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,710 miles
    Test number
    640684849513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,707 miles (+9,413)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    346661048651
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass80,294 miles (+9,424)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,294 miles
    Test number
    604564377019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,870 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    809453029220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail70,870 miles (+9,983)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    741567069003
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass60,887 miles (+10,146)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    968322724027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,741 miles (+11,864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    580330521005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,877 miles (+4,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,877 miles
    Test number
    787698305210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,570 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,570 miles
    Test number
    235472154351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,735 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,735 miles
    Test number
    255590653365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,762 miles
    Test number
    795892042356
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 8557 JH

What vehicle is registration 8557 JH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8557 JH on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Dec 2009. 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 8557 JH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8557 JH is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8557 JH?
The MOT on 8557 JH is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8557 JH done?
8557 JH was recorded at 119,479 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
Has 8557 JH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8557 JH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 8557 JH 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 8557 JH find?
8557 JH passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers corrdded/detached; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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