
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,295 cc
L8 CKHMOT history
L8 CKH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 48,196 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 21 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 CKH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 9 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 CKH was last recorded at 48,196 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 47,725 miles · 16 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 471 miles
- Average per year
- 904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 48,196 miles
- 2025 – 47,725 miles
- 2024 – 46,856 miles
- 2023 – 46,113 miles
- 2022 – 44,673 miles
- 2021 – 43,711 miles
- 2020 – 42,695 miles
- 2019 – 42,030 miles
- 2018 – 41,629 miles
- 2017 – 41,339 miles
- 2016 – 40,293 miles
- 2015 – 39,778 miles
- 2014 – 39,177 miles
- 2013 – 38,701 miles
- 2012 – 38,165 miles
- 2011 – 36,507 miles
- 2010 – 35,938 miles
- 2009 – 34,720 miles
- 2008 – 33,949 miles
- 2007 – 32,348 miles
- 2006 – 30,271 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly leaking from seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,196 miles (+471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 48,196 miles
- Test number
- 891697686404
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly leaking from seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass47,725 miles (+869)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 47,725 miles
- Test number
- 195488542594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,856 miles (+743)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 46,856 miles
- Test number
- 882403371929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,113 miles (+1,440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 46,113 miles
- Test number
- 568858884590
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass44,673 miles (+962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 44,673 miles
- Test number
- 532209354414
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Pass43,711 miles (+1,016)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 43,711 miles
- Test number
- 293026561305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,695 miles (+665)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 42,695 miles
- Test number
- 370560006678
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,030 miles (+401)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 42,030 miles
- Test number
- 915371551135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass41,629 miles (+290)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 41,629 miles
- Test number
- 286591776133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,339 miles (+1,046)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 41,339 miles
- Test number
- 710455718062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,293 miles (+515)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 40,293 miles
- Test number
- 873907041913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,778 miles (+601)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 39,778 miles
- Test number
- 175113625232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,177 miles (+476)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 39,177 miles
- Test number
- 627045324281
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass38,701 miles (+536)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 38,701 miles
- Test number
- 219065423213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,165 miles (+1,658)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 38,165 miles
- Test number
- 657824532284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,507 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 36,507 miles
- Test number
- 979054041283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,938 miles (+1,218)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 35,938 miles
- Test number
- 301185220406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,720 miles (+771)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 34,720 miles
- Test number
- 343667939444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,949 miles (+1,601)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 33,949 miles
- Test number
- 363292748253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,348 miles (+2,077)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 32,348 miles
- Test number
- 820903847207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 30,271 miles
- Test number
- 484405836233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 CKH
- Does L8 CKH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CKH is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 CKH?
- The MOT on L8 CKH is valid until 11 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 CKH done?
- L8 CKH was recorded at 48,196 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 904 miles a year.
- Has L8 CKH ever failed its MOT?
- No. L8 CKH has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L8 CKH 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 CKH find?
- L8 CKH passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly leaking from seals.
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