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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

L8 AXAMOT history

L8 AXA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L8 AXA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,419 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 AXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 AXA was last recorded at 120,419 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,706 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,713 miles
Average per year
6,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,419 miles
  • 2025 – 117,706 miles
  • 2024 – 113,705 miles
  • 2023 – 110,702 miles
  • 2021 – 103,222 miles
  • 2020 – 100,965 miles
  • 2019 – 93,891 miles
  • 2018 – 83,549 miles
  • 2017 – 73,441 miles
  • 2016 – 61,409 miles
  • 2015 – 51,839 miles
  • 2014 – 41,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,419 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Parking brake shoes binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,419 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,419 miles
    Test number
    688322983272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,706 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,706 miles
    Test number
    138534124841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,704 miles (+3,999)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,704 miles
    Test number
    550144029840
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Nearside + Offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass113,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,705 miles
    Test number
    247293806074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail113,705 miles (+3,003)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,705 miles
    Test number
    457445751583
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass110,702 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,702 miles
    Test number
    897647198269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,700 miles (+7,478)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,700 miles
    Test number
    183515773004
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,222 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,222 miles
    Test number
    189749395890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,965 miles
    Test number
    794831360708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake shoes binding slightly

  10. Fail100,965 miles (+7,074)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,965 miles
    Test number
    823685460271
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake shoes binding slightly

  11. Pass93,891 miles (+10,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,891 miles
    Test number
    583621894264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass83,549 miles (+10,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    360799502623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass73,441 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    376219820152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail73,441 miles (+12,032)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    413645316609
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Headlamp adjuster/actuator rod detached on nearside front and nearside rear suspension arm (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high Headlamp adjuster/actuator rod detached on nearside front and nearside rear suspension arm (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,409 miles (+9,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    189636692484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass51,839 miles (+9,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    556832420991
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly poor n/s

  17. Pass41,984 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    656114234253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,820 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,820 miles
    Test number
    185223724202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    858719314163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 AXA

Does L8 AXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 AXA is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 AXA?
The MOT on L8 AXA is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 AXA done?
L8 AXA was recorded at 120,419 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,561 miles a year.
Has L8 AXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 AXA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 AXA 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 AXA find?
L8 AXA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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