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Beige · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

G8 DBWMOT history

G8 DBW is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

G8 DBW beige Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,638 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G8 DBW was last recorded at 97,638 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,604 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
6,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,638 miles
  • 2024 – 90,367 miles
  • 2023 – 84,788 miles
  • 2022 – 81,344 miles
  • 2021 – 77,586 miles
  • 2020 – 73,437 miles
  • 2019 – 68,267 miles
  • 2018 – 60,925 miles
  • 2017 – 52,857 miles
  • 2016 – 45,949 miles
  • 2015 – 37,296 miles
  • 2014 – 28,503 miles
  • 2013 – 10,748 miles
  • 2012 – 10,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,638 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 245/45-17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and punctured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,638 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,638 miles
    Test number
    295307991669
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,604 miles (+7,237)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,604 miles
    Test number
    349570195124
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,367 miles (+5,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,367 miles
    Test number
    963576004402
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,788 miles
    Test number
    839776109712
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail84,788 miles (+3,444)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,788 miles
    Test number
    747990811086
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    820007483998
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail81,344 miles (+3,758)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    506361911879
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass77,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,586 miles
    Test number
    154582382354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail77,586 miles (+4,149)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,586 miles
    Test number
    242622632089
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,437 miles (+5,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,437 miles
    Test number
    188387353774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges and have slight tread seperation

  11. Pass68,267 miles (+7,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    257532346500
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to legal limit

  12. Pass60,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    927154969132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,925 miles (+8,068)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    165509123981
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass52,857 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    985139295434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,949 miles (+8,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,949 miles
    Test number
    783487930904
    • 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)

  16. Pass37,296 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,296 miles
    Test number
    801425904586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,503 miles (+8,907)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,503 miles
    Test number
    267832004301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,596 miles (+8,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,596 miles
    Test number
    126758604421
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass10,748 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    10,748 miles
    Test number
    166912113400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    10,603 miles
    Test number
    186206362244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G8 DBW

Does G8 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DBW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on G8 DBW?
The MOT on G8 DBW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G8 DBW done?
G8 DBW was recorded at 97,638 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,574 miles a year.
Has G8 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DBW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on G8 DBW 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 G8 DBW find?
G8 DBW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm.

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