Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc
V18 LAKMOT history
V18 LAK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 25 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 80,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 80,117 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,099 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 LAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 25 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 LAK was last recorded at 80,117 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 7,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,891 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,226 miles
- Average per year
- 8,099 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,117 miles
- 2025 – 72,891 miles
- 2024 – 62,499 miles
- 2023 – 52,271 miles
- 2022 – 41,828 miles
- 2021 – 35,877 miles
- 2020 – 32,125 miles
- 2019 – 18,898 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,117 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items
Full MOT history
10 tests since 9 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,117 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 80,117 miles
- Test number
- 879536096210
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items
Fail80,117 miles (+7,226)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,117 miles
- Test number
- 502686735718
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items
Pass72,891 miles (+10,392)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 72,891 miles
- Test number
- 430065776903
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,499 miles (+10,228)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 62,499 miles
- Test number
- 139202695326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,271 miles (+10,443)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 52,271 miles
- Test number
- 542358195174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,828 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 41,828 miles
- Test number
- 842698420063
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn smooth
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer edge perished
Fail41,828 miles (+5,951)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,828 miles
- Test number
- 872013765360
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn smooth
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer edge perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge perished
Pass35,877 miles (+3,752)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 35,877 miles
- Test number
- 826198239527
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth and tread perished
Pass32,125 miles (+13,227)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 32,125 miles
- Test number
- 562811100200
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass18,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 18,898 miles
- Test number
- 125735450192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 LAK
- Does V18 LAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 LAK is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 LAK?
- The MOT on V18 LAK is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 LAK done?
- V18 LAK was recorded at 80,117 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 8,099 miles a year.
- Has V18 LAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 LAK has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on V18 LAK 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 V18 LAK find?
- V18 LAK passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.
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