Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc
K8 DFUMOT history
K8 DFU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 221,937 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 221,937 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 21,266 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 DFU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 22 Dec 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 DFU was last recorded at 221,937 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 28,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 193,818 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 28,119 miles
- Average per year
- 21,266 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 221,937 miles
- 2024 – 193,818 miles
- 2023 – 163,926 miles
- 2022 – 131,937 miles
- 2021 – 100,095 miles
- 2020 – 82,228 miles
- 2019 – 70,831 miles
- 2018 – 55,076 miles
- 2017 – 51,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,937 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
13 tests since 6 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,937 miles (+28,119)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 221,937 miles
- Test number
- 349118093279
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass193,818 miles (+29,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 193,818 miles
- Test number
- 935948285311
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Pass163,926 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 163,926 miles
- Test number
- 650924487508
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Fail163,924 miles (+31,987)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,924 miles
- Test number
- 665015940934
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Pass131,937 miles (+31,842)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 131,937 miles
- Test number
- 765816441109
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass100,095 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 100,095 miles
- Test number
- 805038458841
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail100,094 miles (+17,866)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,094 miles
- Test number
- 702819111541
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,228 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 82,228 miles
- Test number
- 727180233634
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass79,465 miles (+8,634)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 79,465 miles
- Test number
- 823655423671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,831 miles (+15,755)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 70,831 miles
- Test number
- 308919067809
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Pass55,076 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 55,076 miles
- Test number
- 351507557039
- AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail55,076 miles (+3,384)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,076 miles
- Test number
- 242506921061
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass51,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 51,692 miles
- Test number
- 367852547609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 DFU
- Does K8 DFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 DFU is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K8 DFU?
- The MOT on K8 DFU is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 DFU done?
- K8 DFU was recorded at 221,937 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 21,266 miles a year.
- Has K8 DFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 DFU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on K8 DFU 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 K8 DFU find?
- K8 DFU passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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