MERCEDES-BENZ E A8LKW has 28 MOTs

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This 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 99,743 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 07:38.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Friday 23rd October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

A8LKW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 202699,743 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive X 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 202599,705 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive X 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202423RD OCTOBER 202593,664 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 202493,530 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202323RD OCTOBER 202488,600 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Various (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202223RD OCTOBER 202383,786 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 202283,777 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear All Direction Indicators Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202123RD OCTOBER 202279,612 MI
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 202179,612 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202023RD OCTOBER 202175,056 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH APRIL 201923RD OCTOBER 202064,143 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED23RD APRIL 201823RD APRIL 201956,823 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED23RD APRIL 201856,823 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED24TH APRIL 201723RD APRIL 201854,849 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20168TH APRIL 201751,137 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 20158TH APRIL 201649,318 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED9TH APRIL 20148TH APRIL 201546,723 MI
FAILED7TH APRIL 201446,723 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED20TH MARCH 201319TH MARCH 201444,435 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 201344,435 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201214TH FEBRUARY 201338,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED16TH MARCH 201115TH MARCH 201233,489 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Catalytic Converter Damaged
PASSED2ND MARCH 201013TH MARCH 201127,317 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED10TH MARCH 200913TH MARCH 201022,262 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 200813TH MARCH 200917,503 MI
PASSED14TH MARCH 200713TH MARCH 200813,902 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 200713,902 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED9TH MARCH 20068TH MARCH 200711,334 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A8LKW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

A8LKW MOT Comments

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A8LKW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 99,743 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,534 miles

A8LKW FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz E with registration A8LKW was manufactured on Friday 11th April 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 99,743 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 4,534 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz E beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A8LKW has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz E has had 30 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz E is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does A8LKW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 A8LKW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A8LKW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 A8LKW does have Tax. Read more

When does A8LKW Tax expire?

The current Tax for A8LKW will expire in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A8LKW MOT expire?

The current MOT for A8LKW will expire in 6 months on Friday 23rd October 2026. Read more

When did A8LKW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A8LKW was on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 07:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A8LKW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for A8LKW we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A8LKW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for A8LKW we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has A8LKW done?

The odometer reading for A8LKW at the last MOT in September 2025 was 99,743 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,534 miles per year. Read more

How old is A8LKW?

The vehicle A8LKW was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 11th April 2003. Read more

What colour is A8LKW?

The official colour of A8LKW is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does A8LKW have?

A8LKW has a 2.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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