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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

L8 ARBMOT history

L8 ARB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 73,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

L8 ARB silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
73,598 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ARB was last recorded at 73,598 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 19,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,212 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
19,386 miles
Average per year
6,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,598 miles
  • 2024 – 54,212 miles
  • 2023 – 36,224 miles
  • 2022 – 30,687 miles
  • 2021 – 28,066 miles
  • 2020 – 26,443 miles
  • 2019 – 24,359 miles
  • 2018 – 20,296 miles
  • 2017 – 17,483 miles
  • 2016 – 15,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,598 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,598 miles (+19,386)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,598 miles
    Test number
    705208809500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,212 miles (+17,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    203700662183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass36,224 miles (+5,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,224 miles
    Test number
    861860815285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass30,687 miles (+2,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    30,687 miles
    Test number
    349933072305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass28,066 miles (+1,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    28,066 miles
    Test number
    979479323128
    • 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))

  6. Pass26,443 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,443 miles
    Test number
    614323460177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,359 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,359 miles
    Test number
    260011550314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,296 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    20,296 miles
    Test number
    674139817468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,483 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,483 miles
    Test number
    233371693076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,142 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,142 miles
    Test number
    544845055215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,335 miles
    Test number
    430755373034
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns & os (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on edges very little tread showing

  12. Fail15,335 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,335 miles
    Test number
    832840621804
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns & os (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on edges very little tread showing

Questions about L8 ARB

Does L8 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 ARB expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 ARB?
The MOT on L8 ARB expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 ARB done?
L8 ARB was recorded at 73,598 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 6,159 miles a year.
Has L8 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ARB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on L8 ARB 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 L8 ARB find?
L8 ARB passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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