Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc
L8 RSPMOT history
L8 RSP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,421 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 98,421 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 RSP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 22 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 RSP was last recorded at 98,421 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 98,260 miles · 29 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 161 miles
- Average per year
- 2,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,421 miles
- 2022 – 98,260 miles
- 2021 – 97,596 miles
- 2018 – 97,356 miles
- 2017 – 96,885 miles
- 2015 – 96,588 miles
- 2013 – 88,775 miles
- 2012 – 80,565 miles
- 2011 – 72,536 miles
- 2010 – 69,308 miles
- 2009 – 68,584 miles
- 2008 – 64,195 miles
- 2007 – 62,278 miles
- 2006 – 59,133 miles
- 2005 – 56,628 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,421 miles
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,421 miles (+161)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 98,421 miles
- Test number
- 317922027313
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass98,260 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 98,260 miles
- Test number
- 674285408987
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail98,260 miles (+664)2 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,260 miles
- Test number
- 720143743092
- DangerousNearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass97,596 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 97,596 miles
- Test number
- 246811322597
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail97,588 miles (+232)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,588 miles
- Test number
- 361483375048
- DangerousRear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass97,356 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,356 miles
- Test number
- 957415091870
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + dust cover inscure (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s front wheel arch slightly corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight engine and gearbox oil leaks
- AdvisorySteering column has slight "squeek"
Fail97,356 miles (+471)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,356 miles
- Test number
- 584920044675
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + dust cover inscure (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s front wheel arch slightly corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight engine and gearbox oil leaks
- AdvisorySteering column has slight "squeek"
Pass96,885 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 96,885 miles
- Test number
- 871738941389
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Fail96,885 miles (+297)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,885 miles
- Test number
- 752301868017
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass96,588 miles (+7,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 96,588 miles
- Test number
- 283178951712
- AdvisoryOil Leaks
Pass88,775 miles (+8,210)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 88,775 miles
- Test number
- 316610513378
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass80,565 miles (+8,029)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 80,565 miles
- Test number
- 119355822321
- AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass72,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 72,536 miles
- Test number
- 327649821372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,536 miles (+3,228)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,536 miles
- Test number
- 177771521396
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass69,308 miles (+724)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 69,308 miles
- Test number
- 862236610372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,584 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 68,584 miles
- Test number
- 260036719338
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOuter sidewall of n/s/r tyre perishing
Fail68,584 miles (+4,389)4 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,584 miles
- Test number
- 430956919394
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOuter sidewall of n/s/r tyre perishing
Pass64,195 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 64,195 miles
- Test number
- 111359308393
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,278 miles (+3,145)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 62,278 miles
- Test number
- 770907697239
- NoteOil leak
Pass59,133 miles (+2,505)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 59,133 miles
- Test number
- 860379196283
- NoteO/S/F/ tyre wearing close to outer edge.
Fail56,628 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,628 miles
- Test number
- 364759415303
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 56,628 miles
- Test number
- 473169815385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 RSP
- Does L8 RSP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 RSP expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 RSP?
- The MOT on L8 RSP expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 RSP done?
- L8 RSP was recorded at 98,421 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 2,095 miles a year.
- Has L8 RSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 RSP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on L8 RSP 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 RSP find?
- L8 RSP passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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