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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L8 JWNMOT history

L8 JWN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

L8 JWN blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2026
Mileage
91,163 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JWN was last recorded at 91,163 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 4,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,591 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,572 miles
Average per year
6,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,163 miles
  • 2024 – 86,591 miles
  • 2023 – 81,163 miles
  • 2022 – 75,778 miles
  • 2021 – 70,762 miles
  • 2020 – 63,601 miles
  • 2019 – 56,863 miles
  • 2018 – 49,505 miles
  • 2017 – 40,214 miles
  • 2016 – 31,400 miles
  • 2015 – 23,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,163 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,163 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    802367350017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,591 miles (+5,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    355245260794
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass81,163 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    634310439805
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail81,041 miles (+5,263)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,041 miles
    Test number
    197777387994
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass75,778 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    914550704188
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail75,775 miles (+4)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,775 miles
    Test number
    731238789983
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail75,771 miles (+5,009)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    329869860845
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass70,762 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,762 miles
    Test number
    432360830641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,601 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    620671983501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    710392932301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,863 miles (+7,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    729472491539
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass49,505 miles (+9,291)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    940569505085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,214 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,214 miles
    Test number
    577498451211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail40,133 miles (+8,733)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,133 miles
    Test number
    687665426730
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass31,400 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,400 miles
    Test number
    381841996238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,383 miles
    Test number
    789747690948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 JWN

Does L8 JWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 JWN expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 JWN?
The MOT on L8 JWN expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 JWN done?
L8 JWN was recorded at 91,163 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
Has L8 JWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JWN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 JWN 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 JWN find?
L8 JWN passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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