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Mercedes-Benz E

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,996 cc

L8 RETMOT history

L8 RET is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
102,869 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RET was last recorded at 102,869 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 1,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,085 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,784 miles
Average per year
1,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,869 miles
  • 2023 – 101,085 miles
  • 2022 – 95,449 miles
  • 2021 – 89,963 miles
  • 2020 – 89,881 miles
  • 2018 – 89,870 miles
  • 2016 – 89,242 miles
  • 2015 – 88,349 miles
  • 2014 – 83,277 miles
  • 2013 – 78,855 miles
  • 2012 – 77,886 miles
  • 2011 – 77,004 miles
  • 2010 – 75,403 miles
  • 2009 – 74,008 miles
  • 2008 – 72,571 miles
  • 2007 – 71,912 miles
  • 2006 – 70,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced HOLE IN HEADLAMP (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,869 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,869 miles
    Test number
    812301310603
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  2. Fail102,866 miles (+1,781)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,866 miles
    Test number
    755443858827
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Pass101,085 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    987928192425
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail101,085 miles (+5,636)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    772690910988
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    177241655419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,449 miles (+5,486)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    601794503937
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass89,963 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    806875929378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,881 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    793154963595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,870 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,870 miles
    Test number
    210242955060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,242 miles
    Test number
    517139289933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced HOLE IN HEADLAMP (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail89,242 miles (+893)4 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,242 miles
    Test number
    815785279110
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced HOLE IN HEADLAMP (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear os/r tail light brighter than other

  12. Pass88,349 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,349 miles
    Test number
    267835855160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,277 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    206445454138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,855 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    239948363405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,886 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,886 miles
    Test number
    147196112189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,004 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,004 miles
    Test number
    738042931184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,403 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,403 miles
    Test number
    713712830114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,008 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,008 miles
    Test number
    462010649130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,571 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    942832448125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,912 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,912 miles
    Test number
    334432147193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,993 miles
    Test number
    621012546117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 RET

Does L8 RET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 RET expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 RET?
The MOT on L8 RET expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 RET done?
L8 RET was recorded at 102,869 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 1,730 miles a year.
Has L8 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RET has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 RET 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 RET find?
L8 RET passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; reverse light not working.

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