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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

C8 CBSMOT history

C8 CBS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 225,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

C8 CBS red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
225,605 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 CBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 CBS was last recorded at 225,605 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,979 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
626 miles
Average per year
6,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,605 miles
  • 2025 – 224,979 miles
  • 2024 – 224,916 miles
  • 2023 – 224,102 miles
  • 2019 – 222,651 miles
  • 2018 – 222,023 miles
  • 2017 – 221,783 miles
  • 2016 – 221,541 miles
  • 2015 – 221,455 miles
  • 2014 – 221,102 miles
  • 2013 – 219,889 miles
  • 2012 – 211,344 miles
  • 2011 – 200,673 miles
  • 2010 – 188,760 miles
  • 2009 – 174,164 miles
  • 2008 – 155,432 miles
  • 2007 – 140,289 miles
  • 2006 – 110,553 miles
  • 2005 – 83,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,605 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryAll under body corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,605 miles (+626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    225,605 miles
    Test number
    121086213338
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryAll under body corroded

  2. Pass224,979 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    224,979 miles
    Test number
    288963629043
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass224,916 miles (+814)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    224,916 miles
    Test number
    391772255944
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass224,102 miles (+1,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    224,102 miles
    Test number
    616947925629
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are getting close to where bars
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension parts are covered in surface rust
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded

  5. Pass222,651 miles (+628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    222,651 miles
    Test number
    668632277528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded

  6. Pass222,023 miles (+240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    222,023 miles
    Test number
    722889086851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Pass221,783 miles (+242)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    221,783 miles
    Test number
    580739515977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass221,541 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    221,541 miles
    Test number
    865563547906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass221,455 miles (+353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    221,455 miles
    Test number
    103037747053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass221,102 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    221,102 miles
    Test number
    407991914433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail221,034 miles (+1,145)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,034 miles
    Test number
    146177304351
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass219,889 miles (+40)11 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    219,889 miles
    Test number
    337391413369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail219,849 miles (+8,505)1 failure12 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,849 miles
    Test number
    929298903317
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipres worn

  14. Pass211,344 miles (+10,671)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    211,344 miles
    Test number
    668458392290
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass200,673 miles (+11,913)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    200,673 miles
    Test number
    449133491240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteTransmission oil leak
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass188,760 miles (+14,596)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    188,760 miles
    Test number
    103466900322
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteO/S/F inner rack joint has play
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass174,164 miles (+18,732)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    174,164 miles
    Test number
    320707909380
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp converters fitted
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight play in O/S/F trackrod end
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass155,432 miles (+174)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    155,432 miles
    Test number
    430098208415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters not making any effect to headlamp aims (kick up still to the left)

  19. Fail155,258 miles (+14,969)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,258 miles
    Test number
    384483608318
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters not making any effect to headlamp aims (kick up still to the left)

  20. Pass140,289 miles (+29,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    140,289 miles
    Test number
    920327217311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass110,553 miles (+27,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    110,553 miles
    Test number
    722455706343
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low and front discs worn

  22. Pass83,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    83,248 miles
    Test number
    643819015359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 CBS

Does C8 CBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 CBS is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 CBS?
The MOT on C8 CBS is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 CBS done?
C8 CBS was recorded at 225,605 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,833 miles a year.
Has C8 CBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 CBS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on C8 CBS 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 CBS find?
C8 CBS passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: all suspension components corroded; all under body corroded.

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