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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.

L8 CKH black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass48,196 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly leaking from seals (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass47,725 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,725 miles
    Test number
    195488542594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,856 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,856 miles
    Test number
    882403371929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass41,629 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    286591776133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,339 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,339 miles
    Test number
    710455718062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,293 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    873907041913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,778 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,778 miles
    Test number
    175113625232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass38,701 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    219065423213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,165 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    657824532284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,507 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    979054041283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,938 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,938 miles
    Test number
    301185220406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,720 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,720 miles
    Test number
    343667939444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,949 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,949 miles
    Test number
    363292748253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,348 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,348 miles
    Test number
    820903847207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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