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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 5,461 cc

C8 DSEMOT history

C8 DSE is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

C8 DSE grey Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,195 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DSE was last recorded at 69,195 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,160 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,035 miles
Average per year
2,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,195 miles
  • 2025 – 65,160 miles
  • 2024 – 56,480 miles
  • 2023 – 47,899 miles
  • 2022 – 46,564 miles
  • 2021 – 45,254 miles
  • 2020 – 43,875 miles
  • 2019 – 41,978 miles
  • 2018 – 40,602 miles
  • 2017 – 38,953 miles
  • 2016 – 36,984 miles
  • 2015 – 35,409 miles
  • 2014 – 30,332 miles
  • 2013 – 29,580 miles
  • 2012 – 28,635 miles
  • 2010 – 27,281 miles
  • 2009 – 24,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,195 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,195 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    477214519930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail69,193 miles (+4,033)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,193 miles
    Test number
    375079291126
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,160 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    682690113017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail65,159 miles (+8,679)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    460277484037
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass56,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,480 miles
    Test number
    215427648096
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Fail56,480 miles (+8,581)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,480 miles
    Test number
    408170139595
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass47,899 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    648058719819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,564 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,564 miles
    Test number
    595411334638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,254 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    396337527207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,875 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,875 miles
    Test number
    619381146850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass41,978 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,978 miles
    Test number
    884984516346
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass40,602 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,602 miles
    Test number
    864627556760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,953 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    347783115568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,984 miles (+1,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,984 miles
    Test number
    947747755773
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit REAR TYRES NEARING THE 2MMM MARKS. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,409 miles (+5,077)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,409 miles
    Test number
    259862525071
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass30,332 miles (+752)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,332 miles
    Test number
    869747324002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to brake discs.

  17. Pass29,580 miles (+84)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,580 miles
    Test number
    846570633075
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteVery slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

  18. Fail29,496 miles (+861)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,496 miles
    Test number
    775908903099
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteVery slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing

  19. Pass28,635 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,635 miles
    Test number
    408096002030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,281 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,281 miles
    Test number
    683293660317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,426 miles (+1,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,426 miles
    Test number
    763701820057
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass24,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,714 miles
    Test number
    490199809061
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about C8 DSE

Does C8 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DSE is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 DSE?
The MOT on C8 DSE is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 DSE done?
C8 DSE was recorded at 69,195 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,603 miles a year.
Has C8 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DSE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 DSE 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 DSE find?
C8 DSE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge, and 4 more.

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