Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc
L8 GBFMOT history
L8 GBF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,003 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 127,003 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,044 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 GBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 6 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 GBF was last recorded at 127,003 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 127,003 miles · 15 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,044 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,003 miles
- 2025 – 121,452 miles
- 2024 – 115,836 miles
- 2023 – 110,517 miles
- 2022 – 104,764 miles
- 2021 – 96,416 miles
- 2020 – 87,979 miles
- 2019 – 75,049 miles
- 2018 – 67,485 miles
- 2017 – 61,457 miles
- 2016 – 53,063 miles
- 2015 – 50,634 miles
- 2014 – 43,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,003 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,003 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 127,003 miles
- Test number
- 129199491513
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail127,003 miles (+5,551)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,003 miles
- Test number
- 476911680772
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,452 miles (+5,616)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 121,452 miles
- Test number
- 813114555607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,836 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 115,836 miles
- Test number
- 577179446039
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail115,835 miles (+5,318)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,835 miles
- Test number
- 612194409378
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,517 miles (+5,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 110,517 miles
- Test number
- 620096941331
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
Pass104,764 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 104,764 miles
- Test number
- 336190058104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,595 miles (+8,179)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,595 miles
- Test number
- 331918558641
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,416 miles (+8,437)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 96,416 miles
- Test number
- 884796688017
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes to rear flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,979 miles (+12,930)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 87,979 miles
- Test number
- 434978785542
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,049 miles (+7,564)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,049 miles
- Test number
- 665800792977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,485 miles (+6,028)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 67,485 miles
- Test number
- 590611484354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,457 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 61,457 miles
- Test number
- 485200818565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,410 miles (+8,347)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,410 miles
- Test number
- 232616493082
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass53,063 miles (+2,429)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 53,063 miles
- Test number
- 430210190060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,634 miles (+7,058)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 50,634 miles
- Test number
- 375590081202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 43,576 miles
- Test number
- 806427114337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 GBF
- Does L8 GBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GBF is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 GBF?
- The MOT on L8 GBF is valid until 14 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 GBF done?
- L8 GBF was recorded at 127,003 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,044 miles a year.
- Has L8 GBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 GBF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 GBF 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 GBF find?
- L8 GBF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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