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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

C8 FRDMOT history

C8 FRD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

C8 FRD silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,574 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 FRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 FRD was last recorded at 77,574 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,445 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,129 miles
Average per year
4,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,574 miles
  • 2025 – 73,445 miles
  • 2024 – 71,521 miles
  • 2023 – 69,345 miles
  • 2022 – 66,826 miles
  • 2021 – 58,946 miles
  • 2020 – 51,838 miles
  • 2019 – 49,453 miles
  • 2018 – 44,130 miles
  • 2017 – 39,208 miles
  • 2016 – 34,905 miles
  • 2015 – 30,431 miles
  • 2014 – 23,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,574 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,574 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,574 miles
    Test number
    898374810259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail77,574 miles (+4,129)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,574 miles
    Test number
    365386535626
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass73,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,445 miles
    Test number
    220734892014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,445 miles (+1,924)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,445 miles
    Test number
    196608018377
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    986287425179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail71,521 miles (+2,176)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    967959731561
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass69,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    651165545415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail69,345 miles (+2,519)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    315211534436
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,826 miles (+7,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,826 miles
    Test number
    871070835605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,946 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,946 miles
    Test number
    748959089663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail58,932 miles (+7,094)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    506906776657
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass51,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    282859451464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,838 miles (+2,385)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    636821956862
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass49,453 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    49,453 miles
    Test number
    494394506132
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Fail49,452 miles (+5,322)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    865506289454
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass44,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    975824119781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull under body shields fitted

  17. Fail44,130 miles (+4,922)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    825999628475
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull under body shields fitted

  18. Pass39,208 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,208 miles
    Test number
    322363203251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,905 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,905 miles
    Test number
    926887959553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,431 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,431 miles
    Test number
    115812475495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,277 miles
    Test number
    156127984494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about C8 FRD

Does C8 FRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FRD is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 FRD?
The MOT on C8 FRD is valid until 22 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 FRD done?
C8 FRD was recorded at 77,574 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,348 miles a year.
Has C8 FRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 FRD has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 FRD 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 FRD find?
C8 FRD passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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