
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,950 cc
LS68 RCUMOT history
LS68 RCU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 88,572 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 88,572 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 16,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS68 RCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,950 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 30 Sept 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS68 RCU was last recorded at 88,572 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 5,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,298 miles · 29 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,274 miles
- Average per year
- 16,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,572 miles
- 2025 – 83,298 miles
- 2024 – 69,255 miles
- 2023 – 40,480 miles
- 2022 – 22,841 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
8 tests since 25 Feb 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,572 miles (+5,274)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 88,572 miles
- Test number
- 536247544383
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,298 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 83,298 miles
- Test number
- 369217336879
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryBonnet struts not holding
Fail83,298 miles (+14,043)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,298 miles
- Test number
- 187396725255
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryBonnet struts not holding
Pass69,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 69,255 miles
- Test number
- 337447387929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,253 miles (+28,773)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,253 miles
- Test number
- 414114833412
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass40,480 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 40,480 miles
- Test number
- 853935137969
- AdvisoryFront undertray missing and wires hanging from under both headlights
- 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))
Fail40,479 miles (+17,638)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,479 miles
- Test number
- 156092143278
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe broken on n/s/f bonnet (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront undertray missing and wires hanging from under both headlights
- 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))
Pass22,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 22,841 miles
- Test number
- 106349903047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS68 RCU
- Does LS68 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS68 RCU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS68 RCU?
- The MOT on LS68 RCU is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS68 RCU done?
- LS68 RCU was recorded at 88,572 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 16,113 miles a year.
- Has LS68 RCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS68 RCU has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS68 RCU 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 LS68 RCU find?
- LS68 RCU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.
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