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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,199 cc

L8 RBGMOT history

L8 RBG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 171,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
171,453 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RBG was last recorded at 171,453 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,452 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,453 miles
  • 2025 – 170,951 miles
  • 2024 – 169,935 miles
  • 2023 – 169,053 miles
  • 2022 – 168,032 miles
  • 2021 – 167,213 miles
  • 2020 – 166,262 miles
  • 2019 – 163,748 miles
  • 2018 – 161,119 miles
  • 2017 – 158,121 miles
  • 2016 – 154,654 miles
  • 2015 – 151,569 miles
  • 2014 – 148,383 miles
  • 2013 – 144,016 miles
  • 2012 – 139,706 miles
  • 2011 – 136,192 miles
  • 2010 – 129,138 miles
  • 2009 – 120,473 miles
  • 2008 – 110,250 miles
  • 2007 – 105,889 miles
  • 2006 – 100,974 miles
  • 2005 – 96,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,453 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    171,453 miles
    Test number
    123765950110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,452 miles (+501)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,452 miles
    Test number
    457156944865
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,951 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,951 miles
    Test number
    656183258448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,951 miles (+1,016)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,951 miles
    Test number
    794899854580
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,935 miles (+882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    169,935 miles
    Test number
    280386262081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle getting generally rusty towards the rear.

  6. Pass169,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,053 miles
    Test number
    986447337661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail169,053 miles (+1,021)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,053 miles
    Test number
    537670885964
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass168,032 miles (+819)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    168,032 miles
    Test number
    347595968547
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass167,213 miles (+951)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,213 miles
    Test number
    766112370454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass166,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,262 miles
    Test number
    890224722736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,260 miles (+2,512)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,260 miles
    Test number
    169816344945
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass163,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,748 miles
    Test number
    813698269907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail163,748 miles (+2,629)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,748 miles
    Test number
    949464852302
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass161,119 miles (+2,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    161,119 miles
    Test number
    694172864843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass158,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    158,121 miles
    Test number
    840704126745
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in joints (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail158,121 miles (+3,467)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,121 miles
    Test number
    199657700398
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in joints (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass154,654 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    154,654 miles
    Test number
    240800168960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail154,649 miles (+3,080)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,649 miles
    Test number
    128732361199
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass151,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    151,569 miles
    Test number
    226457065436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,569 miles (+3,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,569 miles
    Test number
    639917765102
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass148,383 miles (+4,367)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    148,383 miles
    Test number
    216058764476
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass144,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    144,016 miles
    Test number
    248844163473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail144,014 miles (+4,308)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,014 miles
    Test number
    567504563157
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass139,706 miles (+3,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    139,706 miles
    Test number
    507274562190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass136,192 miles (+7,054)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    136,192 miles
    Test number
    725320961151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass129,138 miles (+8,665)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    129,138 miles
    Test number
    232476360452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass120,473 miles (+10,223)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    120,473 miles
    Test number
    831006869102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass110,250 miles (+4,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    110,250 miles
    Test number
    522289668118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass105,889 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    105,889 miles
    Test number
    293764267415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass100,974 miles (+4,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    100,974 miles
    Test number
    134161256166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass96,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    923412855182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 RBG

Does L8 RBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RBG is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RBG?
The MOT on L8 RBG is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RBG done?
L8 RBG was recorded at 171,453 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,548 miles a year.
Has L8 RBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RBG has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 RBG 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 RBG find?
L8 RBG passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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