
Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,950 cc
K8 LAUMOT history
K8 LAU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 81,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 81,024 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 7 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 LAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,950 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 27 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 LAU was last recorded at 81,024 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 9,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,183 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,841 miles
- Average per year
- 6,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,024 miles
- 2025 – 71,183 miles
- 2024 – 60,537 miles
- 2023 – 54,851 miles
- 2022 – 53,428 miles
- 2021 – 51,768 miles
- 2020 – 44,843 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
8 tests since 12 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,024 miles (+9,841)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 81,024 miles
- Test number
- 299580223310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,183 miles (+10,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 71,183 miles
- Test number
- 496844462209
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass60,537 miles (+5,686)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 60,537 miles
- Test number
- 524687071855
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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))
Pass54,851 miles (+1,423)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 54,851 miles
- Test number
- 925740519404
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,428 miles (+1,660)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 53,428 miles
- Test number
- 134338620495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,768 miles
- Test number
- 268862233983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,763 miles (+6,920)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,763 miles
- Test number
- 537942449250
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass44,843 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 44,843 miles
- Test number
- 115068280760
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Questions about K8 LAU
- Does K8 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 LAU is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 LAU?
- The MOT on K8 LAU is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 LAU done?
- K8 LAU was recorded at 81,024 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,138 miles a year.
- Has K8 LAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 LAU has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on K8 LAU 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 LAU find?
- K8 LAU passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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