Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc
L8 RBFMOT history
L8 RBF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,668 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 98,668 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,332 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 RBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 16 Feb 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 RBF was last recorded at 98,668 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,763 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 905 miles
- Average per year
- 6,332 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,668 miles
- 2024 – 97,763 miles
- 2023 – 96,434 miles
- 2022 – 91,712 miles
- 2021 – 86,961 miles
- 2020 – 83,472 miles
- 2019 – 71,169 miles
- 2018 – 63,099 miles
- 2017 – 40,235 miles
- 2016 – 35,159 miles
- 2015 – 29,346 miles
- 2014 – 24,211 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,668 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Nearside Rear brake caliper retaining spring missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 10 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,668 miles (+905)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 98,668 miles
- Test number
- 743142962578
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,763 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 97,763 miles
- Test number
- 471109706157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper retaining spring missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,753 miles (+1,319)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,753 miles
- Test number
- 614554897654
- DangerousRear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper retaining spring missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,434 miles (+4,722)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 96,434 miles
- Test number
- 158937533864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,712 miles (+4,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 91,712 miles
- Test number
- 709036673566
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass86,961 miles (+3,489)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 86,961 miles
- Test number
- 436556974519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,472 miles (+12,303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,472 miles
- Test number
- 814362750345
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,169 miles (+8,070)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,169 miles
- Test number
- 885198178777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 63,099 miles
- Test number
- 113019360794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,099 miles (+22,864)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,099 miles
- Test number
- 592200133315
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass40,235 miles (+5,076)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 40,235 miles
- Test number
- 887954047468
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass35,159 miles (+5,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 35,159 miles
- Test number
- 121748420108
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,346 miles (+5,135)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 29,346 miles
- Test number
- 596366335082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 24,211 miles
- Test number
- 889481444006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 RBF
- Does L8 RBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RBF is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 RBF?
- The MOT on L8 RBF is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 RBF done?
- L8 RBF was recorded at 98,668 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,332 miles a year.
- Has L8 RBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 RBF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 RBF 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 RBF find?
- L8 RBF passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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