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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

V8 DRCMOT history

V8 DRC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 128,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

V8 DRC blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,238 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DRC was last recorded at 128,238 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 11,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,592 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,646 miles
Average per year
11,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,238 miles
  • 2025 – 116,592 miles
  • 2024 – 106,851 miles
  • 2023 – 94,506 miles
  • 2022 – 82,222 miles
  • 2021 – 69,975 miles
  • 2020 – 64,555 miles
  • 2019 – 56,006 miles
  • 2018 – 43,161 miles
  • 2017 – 26,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,238 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face very poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,238 miles (+11,646)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,238 miles
    Test number
    111239743276
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass116,592 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,592 miles
    Test number
    387320463222
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail116,592 miles (+9,741)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,592 miles
    Test number
    176414556889
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285 35 18 conti sport contact 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass106,851 miles (+12,345)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,851 miles
    Test number
    419386983319
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass94,506 miles (+12,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    621355832946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass82,222 miles (+12,247)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    707827736223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,975 miles (+5,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    608893588094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass64,555 miles (+8,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    351100554581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass56,006 miles (+12,845)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,006 miles
    Test number
    306873546619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,161 miles (+16,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,161 miles
    Test number
    893383918109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  11. Pass26,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,273 miles
    Test number
    769078918281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 DRC

Does V8 DRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DRC is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 DRC?
The MOT on V8 DRC is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 DRC done?
V8 DRC was recorded at 128,238 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 11,177 miles a year.
Has V8 DRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DRC has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 DRC 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 V8 DRC find?
V8 DRC passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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