Mercedes-Benz E
Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc
C8 ELAMOT history
C8 ELA is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2021 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 151,260 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2021
- Mileage
- 151,260 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 929 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 ELA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 26 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
C8 ELA was last recorded at 151,260 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 151,247 miles · 6 Aug 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 929 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,260 miles
- 2020 – 151,247 miles
- 2019 – 151,238 miles
- 2009 – 150,747 miles
- 2008 – 148,289 miles
- 2007 – 141,110 miles
- 2006 – 133,697 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail151,260 miles
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Both rear wheel arches corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front N/S/F wing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front O/S/F wing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
8 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail151,260 miles (+13)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,260 miles
- Test number
- 738755294305
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass151,247 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 151,247 miles
- Test number
- 797133118952
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front N/S/F wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F wing corroded
Fail151,243 miles (+5)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,243 miles
- Test number
- 395273466421
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front N/S/F wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F wing corroded
Fail151,238 miles (+491)11 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,238 miles
- Test number
- 106981019117
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R c pillar corrorded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryN/S/R and O/S/R wheel arches slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight corrosion on front wing
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion on front wing
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass150,747 miles (+2,458)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 150,747 miles
- Test number
- 314085809280
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass148,289 miles (+7,179)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 148,289 miles
- Test number
- 622992798174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,110 miles (+7,413)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 141,110 miles
- Test number
- 261024697122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,697 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 133,697 miles
- Test number
- 272356406294
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Questions about C8 ELA
- Does C8 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C8 ELA expired on 5 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C8 ELA?
- The MOT on C8 ELA expired on 5 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C8 ELA done?
- C8 ELA was recorded at 151,260 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 929 miles a year.
- Has C8 ELA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 ELA has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 ELA 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 C8 ELA find?
- C8 ELA failed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: all direction indicators not working; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; hazard warning lamps not fitted, and 6 more.
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