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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

K8 MXLMOT history

K8 MXL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

K8 MXL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,723 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 MXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 MXL was last recorded at 115,723 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,699 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,723 miles
  • 2023 – 115,699 miles
  • 2022 – 114,410 miles
  • 2020 – 107,808 miles
  • 2019 – 103,473 miles
  • 2018 – 99,882 miles
  • 2017 – 92,937 miles
  • 2015 – 87,309 miles
  • 2014 – 69,678 miles
  • 2013 – 54,222 miles
  • 2012 – 47,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,723 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All Fitted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on nearside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,723 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,723 miles
    Test number
    778484936501
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All Fitted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail115,723 miles (+24)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,723 miles
    Test number
    686777415944
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All Fitted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass115,699 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,699 miles
    Test number
    323909081616
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on nearside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,697 miles (+1,287)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,697 miles
    Test number
    456417761041
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on nearside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,410 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,410 miles
    Test number
    155182166157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,808 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,808 miles
    Test number
    771505941522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail107,806 miles (+4,333)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,806 miles
    Test number
    576456868308
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under cover (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass103,473 miles (+3,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,473 miles
    Test number
    926136493261
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  9. Pass99,882 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,882 miles
    Test number
    655695182786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail99,838 miles (+6,901)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,838 miles
    Test number
    724482559116
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,937 miles (+5,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,937 miles
    Test number
    394308664630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmmissions to clean to test

  12. Pass87,309 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,309 miles
    Test number
    916003069349
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under cover fitted

  13. Fail87,304 miles (+17,626)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,304 miles
    Test number
    423503298600
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under cover fitted

  14. Pass69,678 miles (+15,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,678 miles
    Test number
    305035374145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass54,222 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,222 miles
    Test number
    948256653147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    817585912354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 MXL

Does K8 MXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 MXL is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 MXL?
The MOT on K8 MXL is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 MXL done?
K8 MXL was recorded at 115,723 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 5,223 miles a year.
Has K8 MXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 MXL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 MXL 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 MXL find?
K8 MXL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front oil leak, but not excessive; general underbody corrosion, and 8 more.

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