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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

J8 DPWMOT history

J8 DPW is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 196,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

J8 DPW grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
196,071 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DPW was last recorded at 196,071 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 10,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,632 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,439 miles
Average per year
10,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,071 miles
  • 2025 – 185,632 miles
  • 2024 – 171,817 miles
  • 2023 – 162,116 miles
  • 2021 – 152,066 miles
  • 2020 – 149,008 miles
  • 2019 – 143,789 miles
  • 2018 – 130,932 miles
  • 2017 – 122,842 miles
  • 2016 – 114,442 miles
  • 2015 – 106,302 miles
  • 2014 – 91,830 miles
  • 2013 – 79,653 miles
  • 2012 – 62,437 miles
  • 2011 – 43,150 miles
  • 2010 – 28,053 miles
  • 2009 – 15,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All tyres incorrect size. 205/55R16 fitted instead of 225/55R16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,071 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    196,071 miles
    Test number
    804441227772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail196,071 miles (+10,439)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,071 miles
    Test number
    125950584919
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass185,632 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    185,632 miles
    Test number
    875051370198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail185,631 miles (+13,814)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,631 miles
    Test number
    832957615242
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass171,817 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    171,817 miles
    Test number
    151186453550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres incorrect size. 205/55R16 fitted instead of 225/55R16
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken

  6. Fail171,817 miles (+9,701)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,817 miles
    Test number
    649027603445
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken and sharp (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres incorrect size. 205/55R16 fitted instead of 225/55R16
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken

  7. Pass162,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    162,116 miles
    Test number
    247413798652
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail162,116 miles (+10,050)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,116 miles
    Test number
    614824942789
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,066 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,066 miles
    Test number
    363146334115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,063 miles (+3,055)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,063 miles
    Test number
    414766439859
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass149,008 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,008 miles
    Test number
    289372901902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine possible belt pully

  12. Fail149,008 miles (+5,219)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,008 miles
    Test number
    454606708983
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine possible belt pully

  13. Pass143,789 miles (+12,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,789 miles
    Test number
    305234168615
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryAbnormal noise on exhaust

  14. Pass130,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,932 miles
    Test number
    702074255994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  15. Fail130,932 miles (+8,090)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,932 miles
    Test number
    493381343619
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  16. Pass122,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,842 miles
    Test number
    115632824477
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cut outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords bothsides
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Fail122,842 miles (+8,400)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,842 miles
    Test number
    344320589718
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cut outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords bothsides
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  18. Pass114,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    152028827726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,442 miles (+8,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    860892382136
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass106,302 miles (+14,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,302 miles
    Test number
    578354725279
    • NoteAll tyres outer wall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

  21. Pass91,830 miles (+12,177)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,830 miles
    Test number
    437690054196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

  22. Pass79,653 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,653 miles
    Test number
    327520503430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside exterior mirror frame has a crack.

  23. Fail79,652 miles (+17,215)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    339400503296
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside exterior mirror frame has a crack.

  24. Pass62,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,437 miles
    Test number
    287173742449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,437 miles (+19,287)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,437 miles
    Test number
    906193442105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  26. Pass43,150 miles (+15,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    117593121132
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail28,053 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,053 miles
    Test number
    393886610154
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass28,053 miles (+12,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,053 miles
    Test number
    491956010184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass15,675 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,675 miles
    Test number
    651561729187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,964 miles
    Test number
    712764349049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 DPW

Does J8 DPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DPW is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DPW?
The MOT on J8 DPW is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 DPW done?
J8 DPW was recorded at 196,071 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 10,398 miles a year.
Has J8 DPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DPW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 DPW 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 DPW find?
J8 DPW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear exhaust mounting defective, and 1 more.

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