# MA08VGX — MERCEDES-BENZ E MOT History & Vehicle Check

MA08VGX is a Black MERCEDES-BENZ E, Diesel (2987cc), first registered 2008-04-30. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for MA08VGX — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | MA08VGX |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2987cc |
| First registered | 2008-04-30 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-04-14 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 17
- Fails: 3
- Pass rate: 85%
- Total defects recorded: 37

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 12:50:37 | PASSED | 130,993 MI | 2027-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2026-03-19 09:49:45 | FAILED | 130,990 MI | — |
| 2025-04-14 13:34:21 | PASSED | 125,251 MI | 2026-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2024-04-15 11:10:09 | PASSED | 116,763 MI | 2025-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2023-04-12 15:03:54 | PASSED | 107,575 MI | 2024-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2022-03-17 10:21:59 | PASSED | 97,089 MI | 2023-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2021-04-15 07:57:04 | PASSED | 87,527 MI | 2022-04-14 00:00:00 |
| 2021-04-14 08:56:27 | FAILED | 87,527 MI | — |
| 2020-04-03 09:46:24 | PASSED | 82,403 MI | 2021-04-02 00:00:00 |
| 2019-03-22 10:47:05 | PASSED | 74,579 MI | 2020-10-05 00:00:00 |
| 2018-03-13 09:12:20 | PASSED | 63,652 MI | 2019-04-05 00:00:00 |
| 2017-03-16 11:03:00 | PASSED | 53,599 MI | 2018-04-05 00:00:00 |
| 2016-04-06 14:30:57 | PASSED | 40,714 MI | 2017-04-05 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-01 14:12:20 | PASSED | 39,636 MI | 2016-09-28 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-01 09:05:22 | FAILED | 39,636 MI | — |
| 2014-09-09 14:55:37 | PASSED | 37,657 MI | 2015-09-28 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-02 10:17:57 | PASSED | 35,013 MI | 2014-09-28 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-06 15:04:14 | PASSED | 31,887 MI | 2013-09-28 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-29 09:29:03 | PASSED | 29,223 MI | 2012-09-28 00:00:00 |
| 2011-04-27 11:03:46 | PASSED | 26,576 MI | 2012-04-30 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-03-30 12:50:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MINOR: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2026-03-19 09:49:45 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2025-04-14 13:34:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2024-04-15 11:10:09 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2023-04-12 15:03:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2022-03-17 10:21:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2021-04-14 08:56:27 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

**2020-04-03 09:46:24 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2015-09-01 14:12:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: engine covers fitted
- ADVISORY: under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2015-09-01 09:05:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: engine covers fitted
- ADVISORY: under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

**2014-09-09 14:55:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2013-09-02 10:17:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2012-09-06 15:04:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for MA08VGX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/MA08VGX. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-25.
