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Mercedes-Benz 500

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

L8 PJRMOT history

L8 PJR is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,520 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PJR was last recorded at 102,520 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,265 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,255 miles
Average per year
2,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,520 miles
  • 2025 – 101,265 miles
  • 2024 – 99,923 miles
  • 2023 – 97,620 miles
  • 2022 – 94,045 miles
  • 2021 – 90,569 miles
  • 2020 – 88,732 miles
  • 2019 – 86,710 miles
  • 2018 – 84,633 miles
  • 2017 – 81,794 miles
  • 2016 – 80,051 miles
  • 2014 – 78,417 miles
  • 2013 – 75,613 miles
  • 2012 – 73,121 miles
  • 2011 – 66,225 miles
  • 2010 – 58,232 miles
  • 2009 – 54,685 miles
  • 2008 – 49,574 miles
  • 2007 – 47,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,520 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,520 miles (+1,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    642082901547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,265 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,265 miles
    Test number
    937406901289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,923 miles
    Test number
    314743512585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,923 miles (+2,303)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,923 miles
    Test number
    896601069993
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,620 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    875409069589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,045 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,045 miles
    Test number
    564845981976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,569 miles (+1,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,569 miles
    Test number
    216738775325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,732 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    88,732 miles
    Test number
    774727931087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,710 miles (+2,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    86,710 miles
    Test number
    245776630280
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass84,633 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    573803666163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,794 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    810154103096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,051 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    518190590129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,417 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,417 miles
    Test number
    446499434357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,613 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,613 miles
    Test number
    315185123357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    135012952381
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail73,121 miles (+6,896)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    627062952351
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass66,225 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    486641751448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,232 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    231564440344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,230 miles (+3,545)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,230 miles
    Test number
    724763740327
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass54,685 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,685 miles
    Test number
    591143549344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,574 miles
    Test number
    293167148333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,574 miles (+231)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,574 miles
    Test number
    313167048342
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass49,343 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,343 miles
    Test number
    343840518262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    984348507211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 PJR

Does L8 PJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PJR is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 PJR?
The MOT on L8 PJR is valid until 21 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 PJR done?
L8 PJR was recorded at 102,520 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,864 miles a year.
Has L8 PJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PJR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 PJR 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 PJR find?
L8 PJR passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear hydraulic leak, but not excessive.

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