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Mercedes-Benz 320

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

L8 JEFMOT history

L8 JEF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 15 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 73,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,943 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
53 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
320
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
15 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JEF was last recorded at 73,943 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,863 miles · 23 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
53 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,943 miles
  • 2019 – 73,863 miles
  • 2009 – 73,648 miles
  • 2008 – 73,560 miles
  • 2006 – 72,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,943 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    128003467111
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,943 miles (+80)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    929695894663
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,863 miles
    Test number
    569945153807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,863 miles (+35)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,863 miles
    Test number
    435986604238
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp lens seriously defective both (4.2.1 (b))

  5. Fail73,828 miles (+180)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,828 miles
    Test number
    871761664347
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not clipping in (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,648 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    403697229077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,560 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,560 miles
    Test number
    273316118080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    534014736229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 JEF

Does L8 JEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JEF is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JEF?
The MOT on L8 JEF is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JEF done?
L8 JEF was recorded at 73,943 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 53 miles a year.
Has L8 JEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JEF has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 JEF 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 JEF find?
L8 JEF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear coil spring corroded both.

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