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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

T8 SETMOT history

T8 SET is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 265,053 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
265,053 km
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,637 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 SET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 SET was last recorded at 265,053 km on 4 Feb 2026, 18,352 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
246,701 km · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
18,352 km
Average per year
14,637 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 265,053 km
  • 2025 – 246,701 km
  • 2024 – 229,502 km
  • 2023 – 222,707 km
  • 2021 – 193,939 km
  • 2020 – 178,895 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,053 km
  • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,053 km (+18,352)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    265,053 km
    Test number
    849899569445
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass246,701 km (+17,199)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    246,701 km
    Test number
    333802129366
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shields loose

  3. Pass229,502 km (+6,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    229,502 km
    Test number
    229972936227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass222,707 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    222,707 km
    Test number
    625796917798
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,299 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,299 miles
    Test number
    758053241917
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass193,939 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    193,939 km
    Test number
    568882390429
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail193,939 km (+15,044)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,939 km
    Test number
    935746092036
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass178,895 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    178,895 km
    Test number
    601136048397
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail178,895 km1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,895 km
    Test number
    418213601433
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass99,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,305 miles
    Test number
    853578311094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail99,305 miles (+11,397)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,305 miles
    Test number
    358583087425
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass87,908 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    714818668979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,321 miles (+9,231)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    517361021970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,090 miles (+11,317)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    485314122583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,773 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,773 miles
    Test number
    337369215418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,135 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,135 miles
    Test number
    719876144379
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail62,135 miles (+6,695)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,135 miles
    Test number
    815036144316
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass55,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    359301033326
    • NoteAdvise near side front tyre starting to waerton inner edge

  19. Fail55,440 miles (+5,568)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    406271733496
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise near side front tyre starting to waerton inner edge

  20. Pass49,872 miles (+7,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,872 miles
    Test number
    885444832310
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,232 miles
    Test number
    426527141480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,232 miles (+8,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,232 miles
    Test number
    569056541344
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass33,408 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,408 miles
    Test number
    440440650311
    • NoteOff side front tyre was low on pressure ???

Questions about T8 SET

Does T8 SET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 SET is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 SET?
The MOT on T8 SET is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 SET done?
T8 SET was recorded at 265,053 km at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 14,637 km a year.
Has T8 SET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 SET has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T8 SET 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 SET find?
T8 SET passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; exhaust heat shield insecure, and 7 more.

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