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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

C8 CDWMOT history

C8 CDW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 23 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,233 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 CDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
R-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 CDW was last recorded at 117,233 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,789 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,444 miles
Average per year
8,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,233 miles
  • 2025 – 114,789 miles
  • 2023 – 112,398 miles
  • 2022 – 108,364 miles
  • 2020 – 101,563 miles
  • 2019 – 95,890 miles
  • 2018 – 76,087 miles
  • 2017 – 60,621 miles
  • 2016 – 44,207 miles
  • 2015 – 22,674 miles
  • 2014 – 19,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,233 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp corroded/coming apart but secure at present
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Auxiliary drive belt worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust clamp deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,233 miles (+2,444)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,233 miles
    Test number
    740859501946
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp corroded/coming apart but secure at present
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass114,789 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,789 miles
    Test number
    380407197678
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt worn
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail114,788 miles (+2,390)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    141142382701
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt worn
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,398 miles (+4,034)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,398 miles
    Test number
    683312699353
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe clamp perishing

  5. Pass108,364 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,364 miles
    Test number
    344604714689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,068 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,068 miles
    Test number
    114577292253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,563 miles (+5,673)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,563 miles
    Test number
    885286042955
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,890 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    546975610441
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail95,890 miles (+19,803)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    604273513397
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,087 miles (+15,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,087 miles
    Test number
    680889172740
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,621 miles (+16,414)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,621 miles
    Test number
    750836808841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and cuts to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edges and cuts to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very small chip (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass44,207 miles (+21,533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,207 miles
    Test number
    428064695523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,674 miles (+3,001)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,674 miles
    Test number
    507114175180
    • NoteAll road tyres cracked/perished.
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc surface corrosion.
    • NoteOffside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

  14. Pass19,673 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    205154874491
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking,wearing on edges.
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking wearing on edges.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking.
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped.

Questions about C8 CDW

Does C8 CDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 CDW is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 CDW?
The MOT on C8 CDW is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 CDW done?
C8 CDW was recorded at 117,233 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 8,440 miles a year.
Has C8 CDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 CDW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 CDW 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 CDW find?
C8 CDW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease; front exhaust clamp corroded/coming apart but secure at present, and 3 more.

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