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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

C8 DCHMOT history

C8 DCH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

C8 DCH black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,964 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DCH was last recorded at 70,964 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 3,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,961 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,003 miles
Average per year
4,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,964 miles
  • 2024 – 67,961 miles
  • 2023 – 64,010 miles
  • 2022 – 61,178 miles
  • 2021 – 58,362 miles
  • 2020 – 54,952 miles
  • 2019 – 51,251 miles
  • 2018 – 48,013 miles
  • 2017 – 41,510 miles
  • 2016 – 28,256 miles
  • 2015 – 21,548 miles
  • 2014 – 15,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,964 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,964 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    295083311293
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail70,964 miles (+3,003)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    550496653050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass67,961 miles (+3,951)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,961 miles
    Test number
    160183872714
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass64,010 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    934334699196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,178 miles (+2,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,178 miles
    Test number
    420703539579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,362 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,362 miles
    Test number
    404822729428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,952 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    306638795865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,251 miles (+3,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,251 miles
    Test number
    808877343040
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  9. Pass48,013 miles (+6,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    231034996515
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass41,510 miles (+5,027)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,510 miles
    Test number
    394367425894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,483 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,483 miles
    Test number
    791773726131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,256 miles (+6,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,256 miles
    Test number
    353864877814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass21,548 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,548 miles
    Test number
    268953735059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    15,267 miles
    Test number
    736663824029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 DCH

Does C8 DCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DCH is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 DCH?
The MOT on C8 DCH is valid until 27 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 DCH done?
C8 DCH was recorded at 70,964 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,724 miles a year.
Has C8 DCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DCH has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 DCH 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 DCH find?
C8 DCH passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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