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White · Diesel · 2016 · 2,987 cc

L8 SALMOT history

L8 SAL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 78,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L8 SAL white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,925 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SAL was last recorded at 78,925 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 5,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,289 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,636 miles
Average per year
7,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,925 miles
  • 2024 – 73,289 miles
  • 2023 – 66,445 miles
  • 2022 – 58,447 miles
  • 2021 – 51,758 miles
  • 2020 – 44,800 miles
  • 2019 – 31,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,925 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,925 miles
    Test number
    483575406033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,925 miles (+5,636)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,925 miles
    Test number
    915846488342
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass73,289 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,289 miles
    Test number
    467375760108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,445 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,445 miles
    Test number
    614339557779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,447 miles (+6,689)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    770909419954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass51,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,758 miles
    Test number
    558483974296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,756 miles (+6,956)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    924169642489
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass44,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    128558785056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail44,799 miles (+12,807)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    337440917004
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass31,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    865849012076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SAL

Does L8 SAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SAL is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 SAL?
The MOT on L8 SAL is valid until 9 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 SAL done?
L8 SAL was recorded at 78,925 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 7,185 miles a year.
Has L8 SAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SAL has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 SAL 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 SAL find?
L8 SAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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