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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L8 CDGMOT history

L8 CDG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 124,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

L8 CDG black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,671 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CDG was last recorded at 124,671 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 7,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,726 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,945 miles
Average per year
11,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,671 miles
  • 2025 – 116,726 miles
  • 2024 – 112,605 miles
  • 2023 – 103,966 miles
  • 2022 – 96,682 miles
  • 2021 – 78,171 miles
  • 2020 – 63,432 miles
  • 2019 – 41,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,671 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front control arms rubbers

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,671 miles (+7,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,671 miles
    Test number
    990463233614
    • AdvisoryBoth front control arms rubbers
  2. Pass116,726 miles (+4,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,726 miles
    Test number
    113203304290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass112,605 miles (+8,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,605 miles
    Test number
    152163522164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass103,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,966 miles
    Test number
    996654048247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,965 miles (+7,283)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,965 miles
    Test number
    390189180090
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance poor operation
  6. Pass96,682 miles (+18,511)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,682 miles
    Test number
    837214027107
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts but none to the cords. Tyre is also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass78,171 miles (+14,739)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,171 miles
    Test number
    317244849109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,432 miles (+21,946)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    464389790855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,486 miles
    Test number
    651636625167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 CDG

Does L8 CDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CDG is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CDG?
The MOT on L8 CDG is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CDG done?
L8 CDG was recorded at 124,671 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 11,749 miles a year.
Has L8 CDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CDG has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 CDG 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 CDG find?
L8 CDG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: both front control arms rubbers.

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