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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

C8 AXRMOT history

C8 AXR is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

C8 AXR grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,517 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 AXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 AXR was last recorded at 104,517 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 4,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,354 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,163 miles
Average per year
4,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,517 miles
  • 2024 – 100,354 miles
  • 2023 – 95,981 miles
  • 2022 – 95,893 miles
  • 2021 – 94,794 miles
  • 2020 – 93,744 miles
  • 2019 – 92,667 miles
  • 2018 – 89,815 miles
  • 2017 – 87,242 miles
  • 2016 – 83,531 miles
  • 2015 – 79,125 miles
  • 2014 – 72,734 miles
  • 2013 – 63,548 miles
  • 2012 – 58,334 miles
  • 2011 – 51,517 miles
  • 2010 – 44,078 miles
  • 2009 – 37,472 miles
  • 2008 – 30,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,517 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

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.

  • O/S/REAR TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,517 miles
    Test number
    524203673468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Fail104,488 miles (+4,134)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,488 miles
    Test number
    583418067709
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass100,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    869787559802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail100,354 miles (+4,373)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    978495955038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass95,981 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,981 miles
    Test number
    424719850622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,977 miles (+84)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,977 miles
    Test number
    333638586247
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,893 miles (+1,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,893 miles
    Test number
    612043614542
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass94,794 miles (+1,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    349174098993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,744 miles
    Test number
    501277953061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,744 miles (+1,077)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,744 miles
    Test number
    741905617116
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass92,667 miles (+2,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,667 miles
    Test number
    576252700556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,815 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,815 miles
    Test number
    900217207002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,242 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    943477636393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,531 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,531 miles
    Test number
    887050340342
    • AdvisoryO/S/REAR TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

  15. Fail83,494 miles (+4,369)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,494 miles
    Test number
    384079708929
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/REAR TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

  16. Pass79,125 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,125 miles
    Test number
    352600465102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,734 miles (+9,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,734 miles
    Test number
    577433024207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass63,548 miles (+5,214)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,548 miles
    Test number
    275152113133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small cracks in tread patterns.

  19. Pass58,334 miles (+6,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,334 miles
    Test number
    935366212179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,517 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    598596711140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,078 miles (+6,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,078 miles
    Test number
    403543310128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass37,472 miles (+6,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,472 miles
    Test number
    412637909168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,606 miles
    Test number
    702626908190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 AXR

Does C8 AXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 AXR is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 AXR?
The MOT on C8 AXR is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 AXR done?
C8 AXR was recorded at 104,517 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,213 miles a year.
Has C8 AXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 AXR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 AXR 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 C8 AXR find?
C8 AXR passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front nail in tyre.

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