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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

L8 DRHMOT history

L8 DRH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L8 DRH black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
151,918 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DRH
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
15 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DRH was last recorded at 151,918 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,894 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
7,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,918 miles
  • 2025 – 147,967 miles
  • 2024 – 145,674 miles
  • 2023 – 142,565 miles
  • 2022 – 138,978 miles
  • 2021 – 134,662 miles
  • 2020 – 130,346 miles
  • 2019 – 124,828 miles
  • 2018 – 117,159 miles
  • 2017 – 109,733 miles
  • 2016 – 101,595 miles
  • 2015 – 91,601 miles
  • 2014 – 65,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,918 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 pads part worn

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear brake pads worn close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear tyres part worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear brake pads part worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,918 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    151,918 miles
    Test number
    381032073869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,894 miles (+3,927)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,894 miles
    Test number
    485063005544
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,967 miles (+2,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,967 miles
    Test number
    677834428047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,674 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,674 miles
    Test number
    501521077482
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads part worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn close to limit

  5. Fail145,619 miles (+3,054)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,619 miles
    Test number
    263676501884
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads part worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn close to limit

  6. Pass142,565 miles (+3,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,565 miles
    Test number
    319294096623
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads part worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres part worn

  7. Pass138,978 miles (+4,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,978 miles
    Test number
    355317328522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads part worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads part worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres part worn

  8. Pass134,662 miles (+194)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,662 miles
    Test number
    780390214307
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail134,468 miles (+4,122)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,468 miles
    Test number
    291808408446
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass130,346 miles (+5,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,346 miles
    Test number
    763650556858
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads part worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads part worn

  11. Pass124,828 miles (+7,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,828 miles
    Test number
    987685943418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear on legal limit
    • AdvisoryFront pads part worn
    • AdvisoryRear pads part worn

  12. Pass117,159 miles (+7,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,159 miles
    Test number
    215619693882
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads part worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre part worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake performance poor

  13. Pass109,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,733 miles
    Test number
    961541198718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,733 miles (+8,138)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,733 miles
    Test number
    290524740140
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-4018 (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass101,595 miles (+9,994)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    596008863845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,601 miles
    Test number
    752532045281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail91,601 miles (+26,476)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,601 miles
    Test number
    677282388832
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,125 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,125 miles
    Test number
    487365754292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L8 DRH

Does L8 DRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DRH is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DRH?
The MOT on L8 DRH is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DRH done?
L8 DRH was recorded at 151,918 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,184 miles a year.
Has L8 DRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DRH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 DRH 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 DRH find?
L8 DRH passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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