2010 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · A8 FAT
2010 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2010. Recorded mileage 83,024 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A8 FAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 83,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A8 FAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (A8 FAT) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A8 FAT Mileage History
- 26/10/202269,999 mi
- 07/12/202374,705 mi+4,706 mi
- 08/12/202374,707 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/202479,043 mi+4,336 mi
- 18/12/202583,024 mi+3,981 mi
Average of roughly 4,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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