Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc
L8 ORCMOT history
L8 ORC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 147,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 147,903 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 16,051 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 ORC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 18 Aug 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 ORC was last recorded at 147,903 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 28,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,561 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 28,342 miles
- Average per year
- 16,051 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,903 miles
- 2025 – 119,561 miles
- 2024 – 91,145 miles
- 2023 – 85,491 miles
- 2022 – 68,908 miles
- 2021 – 47,899 miles
- 2019 – 30,835 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,903 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 17 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,903 miles (+28,342)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 147,903 miles
- Test number
- 287304325378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,561 miles (+34)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 119,561 miles
- Test number
- 270905345050
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail119,527 miles (+28,382)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,527 miles
- Test number
- 840998471699
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (foot parking brake lever) (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (very low) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (very low) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLegal number plates stuck over illegal number plates (front and rear)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass91,145 miles (+5,654)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 91,145 miles
- Test number
- 931155445520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (tread perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake on minimum efficiency
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,491 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 85,491 miles
- Test number
- 271926379873
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail85,491 miles (+16,583)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,491 miles
- Test number
- 828453987091
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass68,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 68,908 miles
- Test number
- 559206936771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,908 miles (+21,009)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,908 miles
- Test number
- 700767036251
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,899 miles (+4,182)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 47,899 miles
- Test number
- 377927607231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 43,717 miles
- Test number
- 451816394571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,717 miles (+12,882)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,717 miles
- Test number
- 110352188467
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass30,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 30,835 miles
- Test number
- 981721574927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 ORC
- Does L8 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ORC is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 ORC?
- The MOT on L8 ORC is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 ORC done?
- L8 ORC was recorded at 147,903 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 16,051 miles a year.
- Has L8 ORC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 ORC has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 ORC 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 ORC find?
- L8 ORC passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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