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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,199 cc

J8 GOFMOT history

J8 GOF is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2025
Mileage
192,094 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GOF was last recorded at 192,094 miles on 22 May 2024, 2,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,699 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,395 miles
Average per year
2,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,094 miles
  • 2023 – 189,699 miles
  • 2022 – 189,236 miles
  • 2021 – 188,418 miles
  • 2020 – 187,493 miles
  • 2019 – 186,336 miles
  • 2018 – 183,712 miles
  • 2017 – 181,323 miles
  • 2016 – 177,615 miles
  • 2015 – 174,530 miles
  • 2014 – 171,143 miles
  • 2013 – 166,074 miles
  • 2012 – 162,618 miles
  • 2011 – 158,248 miles
  • 2010 – 154,595 miles
  • 2009 – 151,963 miles
  • 2008 – 147,464 miles
  • 2007 – 143,944 miles
  • 2006 – 139,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,094 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Wheel arch has slight corrosion

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    192,094 miles
    Test number
    898060158663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Wheel arch has slight corrosion

  2. Fail192,094 miles (+2,395)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,094 miles
    Test number
    259151231902
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Wheel arch has slight corrosion

  3. Pass189,699 miles (+463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    189,699 miles
    Test number
    436028928626
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,236 miles (+818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    189,236 miles
    Test number
    379885944520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass188,418 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    188,418 miles
    Test number
    616329094196
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Fail188,404 miles (+911)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,404 miles
    Test number
    162503731451
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch within 30cm of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant level very low
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe slightly corroded

  7. Pass187,493 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    187,493 miles
    Test number
    846367797780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,336 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    186,336 miles
    Test number
    150755754388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass183,712 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    183,712 miles
    Test number
    415711567184
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail183,710 miles (+2,387)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,710 miles
    Test number
    607289774761
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass181,323 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    181,323 miles
    Test number
    645658297475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass177,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    177,615 miles
    Test number
    329656724060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s steering arm inner ball joint

  13. Fail177,615 miles (+3,085)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,615 miles
    Test number
    573920028297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s steering arm inner ball joint

  14. Pass174,530 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    174,530 miles
    Test number
    716040315164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass171,143 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    171,143 miles
    Test number
    745364014174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass166,074 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    166,074 miles
    Test number
    416700223177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass162,618 miles (+4,370)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    162,618 miles
    Test number
    239595212448
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass158,248 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    158,248 miles
    Test number
    638777481054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass154,595 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    154,595 miles
    Test number
    272089000479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass151,963 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    151,963 miles
    Test number
    410192499069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass147,464 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    147,464 miles
    Test number
    184070078474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass143,944 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    143,944 miles
    Test number
    870582377094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass139,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    139,967 miles
    Test number
    652143876004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GOF

Does J8 GOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 GOF expired on 9 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 GOF?
The MOT on J8 GOF expired on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 GOF done?
J8 GOF was recorded at 192,094 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 2,866 miles a year.
Has J8 GOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GOF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 GOF 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 GOF find?
J8 GOF passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front outer wheel arch has slight corrosion.

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