Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc
L8 GYAMOT history
L8 GYA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,557 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 154,557 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,590 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 GYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 21 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 GYA was last recorded at 154,557 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 11,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,200 miles · 1 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,357 miles
- Average per year
- 7,590 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,557 miles
- 2025 – 143,200 miles
- 2023 – 134,959 miles
- 2022 – 123,105 miles
- 2021 – 118,382 miles
- 2020 – 113,409 miles
- 2019 – 105,310 miles
- 2018 – 97,966 miles
- 2016 – 87,756 miles
- 2015 – 78,801 miles
- 2014 – 70,734 miles
- 2013 – 62,693 miles
- 2012 – 52,763 miles
- 2011 – 44,186 miles
- 2010 – 36,249 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,557 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 9 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,557 miles (+11,357)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 154,557 miles
- Test number
- 332508147555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,200 miles (+8,241)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 143,200 miles
- Test number
- 716863333413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass134,959 miles (+5,724)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 134,959 miles
- Test number
- 804958503257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass129,235 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 129,235 miles
- Test number
- 273180832123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail129,235 miles (+6,130)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,235 miles
- Test number
- 487322515209
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,105 miles (+4,723)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 123,105 miles
- Test number
- 386491449631
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering inner arm slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,382 miles (+4,973)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 118,382 miles
- Test number
- 872802644708
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes covered in grease
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Pass113,409 miles (+8,099)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 113,409 miles
- Test number
- 155349091632
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,310 miles (+7,344)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 105,310 miles
- Test number
- 950215910288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass97,966 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 97,966 miles
- Test number
- 274362153889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,966 miles (+10,210)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,966 miles
- Test number
- 705987360195
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass87,756 miles (+8,955)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 87,756 miles
- Test number
- 503807114575
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass78,801 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 78,801 miles
- Test number
- 408527990118
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail78,801 miles (+8,067)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,801 miles
- Test number
- 715385382574
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,734 miles (+8,041)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 70,734 miles
- Test number
- 488656254394
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre inner side wall badly damaged
Pass62,693 miles (+9,930)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 62,693 miles
- Test number
- 729786643385
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass52,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 52,763 miles
- Test number
- 736070542350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,763 miles (+8,577)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,763 miles
- Test number
- 987689732300
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,186 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 44,186 miles
- Test number
- 726671941331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail44,186 miles (+7,937)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,186 miles
- Test number
- 956651541398
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass36,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 36,249 miles
- Test number
- 950063440371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 GYA
- Does L8 GYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GYA is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 GYA?
- The MOT on L8 GYA is valid until 10 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 GYA done?
- L8 GYA was recorded at 154,557 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 7,590 miles a year.
- Has L8 GYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 GYA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on L8 GYA 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 GYA find?
- L8 GYA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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