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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

J8 DBVMOT history

J8 DBV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 263,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

J8 DBV silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
263,086 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DBV was last recorded at 263,086 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 20,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,721 miles · 1 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
20,365 miles
Average per year
14,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 263,086 miles
  • 2022 – 242,721 miles
  • 2021 – 226,231 miles
  • 2020 – 207,631 miles
  • 2019 – 184,837 miles
  • 2018 – 162,417 miles
  • 2017 – 142,135 miles
  • 2016 – 129,361 miles
  • 2015 – 114,318 miles
  • 2013 – 92,435 miles
  • 2012 – 76,562 miles
  • 2011 – 54,545 miles
  • 2010 – 41,260 miles
  • 2009 – 34,640 miles
  • 2008 – 27,635 miles
  • 2007 – 17,735 miles
  • 2006 – 11,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,086 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,086 miles (+20,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    263,086 miles
    Test number
    493630591190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass242,721 miles (+16,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    242,721 miles
    Test number
    423391846839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  3. Pass226,231 miles (+18,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    226,231 miles
    Test number
    443712559589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass207,631 miles (+22,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    207,631 miles
    Test number
    671775084386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass184,837 miles (+22,420)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    184,837 miles
    Test number
    322252095187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass162,417 miles (+20,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    162,417 miles
    Test number
    132481258507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  7. Pass142,135 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,135 miles
    Test number
    157600543403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail142,125 miles (+12,764)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,125 miles
    Test number
    298340318202
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass129,361 miles (+15,043)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,361 miles
    Test number
    114769226097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,318 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,318 miles
    Test number
    877093215077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail114,308 miles (+21,873)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,308 miles
    Test number
    119412215062
    • FailureInner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass92,435 miles (+15,873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,435 miles
    Test number
    716137213399
    • NoteALL tyres worn close to legal limit

  13. Pass76,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    469211332306
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail76,252 miles (+21,707)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    745851732309
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass54,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,545 miles
    Test number
    886596821353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,545 miles (+13,285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,545 miles
    Test number
    837926421332
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass41,260 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,260 miles
    Test number
    301477810324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,640 miles (+7,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,640 miles
    Test number
    793870039392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,635 miles (+9,900)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,635 miles
    Test number
    244594808314
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread low and perished.
    • NoteNail lodged in outer shoulder of NSR tyre.
    • NoteOSF tyre perished.

  20. Pass17,735 miles (+6,679)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,735 miles
    Test number
    883613407365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,056 miles
    Test number
    420128296251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 DBV

Does J8 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 DBV expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 DBV?
The MOT on J8 DBV expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 DBV done?
J8 DBV was recorded at 263,086 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 14,995 miles a year.
Has J8 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DBV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on J8 DBV 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 J8 DBV find?
J8 DBV passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust mounting defective back box.

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