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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

T8 KOUMOT history

T8 KOU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,789 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 KOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 KOU was last recorded at 172,789 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,771 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
10,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,789 miles
  • 2025 – 168,818 miles
  • 2024 – 166,133 miles
  • 2023 – 159,665 miles
  • 2022 – 154,074 miles
  • 2021 – 147,112 miles
  • 2020 – 135,222 miles
  • 2019 – 127,261 miles
  • 2018 – 111,062 miles
  • 2017 – 96,222 miles
  • 2016 – 83,985 miles
  • 2015 – 68,732 miles
  • 2014 – 50,344 miles
  • 2013 – 20,773 miles
  • 2012 – 19,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,789 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside side walls close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertrays restricting inspection

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under-shields fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undertrays fitted at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,789 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,789 miles
    Test number
    886842419932
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside side walls close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays restricting inspection

  2. Fail172,771 miles (+3,953)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,771 miles
    Test number
    201082444452
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside inner side walls close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays restricting inspection of components

  3. Pass168,818 miles (+2,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    168,818 miles
    Test number
    122682949030
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,133 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    166,133 miles
    Test number
    185401020856
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Fail166,133 miles (+6,468)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,133 miles
    Test number
    216991165464
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass159,665 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    159,665 miles
    Test number
    381207521320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-shields fitted

  7. Fail159,587 miles (+5,513)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,587 miles
    Test number
    659521544090
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-shields fitted

  8. Pass154,074 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,074 miles
    Test number
    654264097364
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail153,990 miles (+6,878)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,990 miles
    Test number
    307213140166
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,112 miles (+11,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    147,112 miles
    Test number
    572947215381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass135,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,222 miles
    Test number
    218103607545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,222 miles (+7,961)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,222 miles
    Test number
    642372662996
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension link broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass127,261 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    127,261 miles
    Test number
    291913503621
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test.

  14. Fail127,260 miles (+16,198)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,260 miles
    Test number
    668359025846
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test.

  15. Pass111,062 miles (+14,840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,062 miles
    Test number
    642547261683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,222 miles (+12,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,222 miles
    Test number
    197995039493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass83,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,985 miles
    Test number
    134541111443
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres and nsf low
    • AdvisoryFront discs poor

  18. Fail83,985 miles (+15,253)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,985 miles
    Test number
    180752428757
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres and nsf low
    • AdvisoryFront discs poor

  19. Pass68,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    565199105249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,732 miles (+18,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    599588205285
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass50,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    107042294126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,344 miles (+29,571)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    909051394181
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass20,773 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,773 miles
    Test number
    298649093183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,453 miles
    Test number
    487767272152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T8 KOU

Does T8 KOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 KOU is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 KOU?
The MOT on T8 KOU is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 KOU done?
T8 KOU was recorded at 172,789 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 10,900 miles a year.
Has T8 KOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 KOU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 KOU 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 T8 KOU find?
T8 KOU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside side walls close to limit; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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