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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LO08 GFEMOT history

LO08 GFE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LO08 GFE black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,379 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 GFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 GFE was last recorded at 151,379 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,372 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,379 miles
  • 2024 – 144,261 miles
  • 2023 – 133,295 miles
  • 2022 – 120,343 miles
  • 2021 – 114,798 miles
  • 2020 – 109,377 miles
  • 2019 – 103,237 miles
  • 2018 – 96,850 miles
  • 2017 – 90,230 miles
  • 2016 – 80,644 miles
  • 2015 – 68,207 miles
  • 2014 – 58,060 miles
  • 2013 – 48,785 miles
  • 2012 – 40,603 miles
  • 2011 – 37,272 miles
  • 2010 – 28,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,379 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,379 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,379 miles
    Test number
    682292486582
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail151,372 miles (+7,111)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,372 miles
    Test number
    510272412581
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,261 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,261 miles
    Test number
    404299866695
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail144,235 miles (+10,940)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,235 miles
    Test number
    333519397575
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Headlamp levelling device inoperative wing leveling device detached (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMiddle section heat shield insecure

  5. Pass133,295 miles (+12,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,295 miles
    Test number
    555717391971
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,343 miles (+5,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,343 miles
    Test number
    894306190837
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Heathshield insecure

  7. Pass114,798 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,798 miles
    Test number
    756902985140
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail114,798 miles (+5,421)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,798 miles
    Test number
    197040126718
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass109,377 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,377 miles
    Test number
    793387445275
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight bind at brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Dipped beam slightly dull

  10. Fail109,367 miles (+6,130)1 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,367 miles
    Test number
    343626655938
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight bind at brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Dipped beam slightly dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass103,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,237 miles
    Test number
    335691821390
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail103,236 miles (+6,386)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,236 miles
    Test number
    424834644863
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass96,850 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    588250257569
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Fail96,811 miles (+6,581)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,811 miles
    Test number
    905080112338
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Dampening ability severely reduced (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  15. Pass90,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,230 miles
    Test number
    662917472013
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Fail90,230 miles (+9,586)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,230 miles
    Test number
    598280255721
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  17. Pass80,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,644 miles
    Test number
    593820720417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,629 miles (+12,422)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,629 miles
    Test number
    721357382592
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm balljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  19. Pass68,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    344822056297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail68,207 miles (+10,147)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    311944041548
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass58,060 miles (+9,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,060 miles
    Test number
    845924004246
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,785 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,785 miles
    Test number
    418028003271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,603 miles (+3,331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    725877982168
    • NoteAirbag light on display.

  24. Pass37,272 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,272 miles
    Test number
    979702901325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,113 miles
    Test number
    483139820358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 GFE

Does LO08 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 GFE is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO08 GFE?
The MOT on LO08 GFE is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 GFE done?
LO08 GFE was recorded at 151,379 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,205 miles a year.
Has LO08 GFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 GFE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 GFE 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 LO08 GFE find?
LO08 GFE passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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