Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
C8 CVEMOT history
C8 CVE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 87,794 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 CVE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 CVE was last recorded at 87,794 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,791 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 1,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,794 miles
- 2024 – 86,611 miles
- 2023 – 85,591 miles
- 2021 – 84,626 miles
- 2020 – 83,404 miles
- 2019 – 83,189 miles
- 2018 – 83,166 miles
- 2017 – 83,051 miles
- 2016 – 82,473 miles
- 2015 – 80,331 miles
- 2014 – 78,967 miles
- 2013 – 76,000 miles
- 2012 – 72,420 miles
- 2011 – 64,037 miles
- 2010 – 61,194 miles
- 2009 – 60,100 miles
- 2008 – 59,049 miles
- 2007 – 58,085 miles
- 2006 – 56,717 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,794 miles
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to deteriorate. (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,794 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 87,794 miles
- Test number
- 287872530112
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to deteriorate. (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,791 miles (+45)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,791 miles
- Test number
- 825195209278
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure on wiper arm. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to deteriorate. (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,746 miles (+1,135)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,746 miles
- Test number
- 289210825584
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass86,611 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 86,611 miles
- Test number
- 937939709989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,611 miles (+1,020)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,611 miles
- Test number
- 179354492710
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,591 miles (+965)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 85,591 miles
- Test number
- 264837272096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,626 miles (+1,222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 84,626 miles
- Test number
- 952917448542
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes into the compensator (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,404 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 83,404 miles
- Test number
- 447403364568
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail83,403 miles (+214)2 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,403 miles
- Test number
- 890648246373
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,189 miles (+23)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 83,189 miles
- Test number
- 518447702228
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))
Pass83,166 miles (+115)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 83,166 miles
- Test number
- 868911302679
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))
Pass83,051 miles (+578)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,051 miles
- Test number
- 646802896027
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)
Pass82,473 miles (+2,142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 82,473 miles
- Test number
- 919754091296
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass80,331 miles (+1,364)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 80,331 miles
- Test number
- 329887819209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,967 miles (+2,967)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 78,967 miles
- Test number
- 877415264297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,000 miles (+3,580)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 76,000 miles
- Test number
- 186018443289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,420 miles (+8,383)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 72,420 miles
- Test number
- 829594142231
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass64,037 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 64,037 miles
- Test number
- 468564341241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,035 miles (+2,841)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,035 miles
- Test number
- 719848231276
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront and rear brake discs coroded
Pass61,194 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 61,194 miles
- Test number
- 361344640276
- NoteOil leak
Fail61,194 miles (+1,094)3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,194 miles
- Test number
- 953194840272
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass60,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 60,100 miles
- Test number
- 493588339237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,100 miles (+1,051)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,100 miles
- Test number
- 792728039261
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass59,049 miles (+964)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 59,049 miles
- Test number
- 351471448267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,085 miles (+1,368)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 58,085 miles
- Test number
- 234641527259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,717 miles (+447)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 56,717 miles
- Test number
- 153230826271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,270 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,270 miles
- Test number
- 772437246189
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about C8 CVE
- Does C8 CVE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C8 CVE expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C8 CVE?
- The MOT on C8 CVE expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C8 CVE done?
- C8 CVE was recorded at 87,794 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 1,632 miles a year.
- Has C8 CVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 CVE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 CVE 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 CVE find?
- C8 CVE passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to deteriorate.; oil leak, but not excessive engine..
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