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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

C8 MGSMOT history

C8 MGS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

C8 MGS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
184,477 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

C8 MGS was last recorded at 184,477 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 4,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,407 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,070 miles
Average per year
6,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,477 miles
  • 2022 – 180,407 miles
  • 2021 – 175,409 miles
  • 2020 – 170,366 miles
  • 2019 – 166,812 miles
  • 2018 – 162,754 miles
  • 2017 – 159,123 miles
  • 2016 – 154,298 miles
  • 2015 – 150,894 miles
  • 2014 – 142,708 miles
  • 2013 – 132,735 miles
  • 2012 – 125,567 miles
  • 2011 – 119,148 miles
  • 2009 – 106,414 miles
  • 2008 – 95,755 miles
  • 2007 – 83,972 miles
  • 2006 – 73,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail184,477 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Unable to locate source of exhaust leak, undertray in the way but fumes overpowering. (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken in two places. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No defined beam because of defective lens. (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No defined beam because of defective lens. (4.1.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in nearside bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail184,477 miles (+4,070)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,477 miles
    Test number
    127655609243
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Unable to locate source of exhaust leak, undertray in the way but fumes overpowering. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken in two places. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No defined beam because of defective lens. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No defined beam because of defective lens. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in nearside bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass180,407 miles (+78)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,407 miles
    Test number
    361714646369
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail180,329 miles (+4,920)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,329 miles
    Test number
    769155186088
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass175,409 miles (+5,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,409 miles
    Test number
    885077357013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass170,366 miles (+3,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,366 miles
    Test number
    760012011301
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass166,812 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,812 miles
    Test number
    737314713222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail166,793 miles (+4,039)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,793 miles
    Test number
    355131898579
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass162,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    162,754 miles
    Test number
    810330444984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail162,754 miles (+3,631)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,754 miles
    Test number
    530173756591
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass159,123 miles (+4,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    159,123 miles
    Test number
    235151276420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass154,298 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    154,298 miles
    Test number
    331786559799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail154,278 miles (+6)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,278 miles
    Test number
    778706394892
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail154,272 miles (+3,378)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,272 miles
    Test number
    735540127062
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back ball pin (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint back ball pin (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryJudder from front brakes
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and floor and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass150,894 miles (+8,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    150,894 miles
    Test number
    216957725082
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass142,708 miles (+9,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,708 miles
    Test number
    648161954042
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass132,735 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,735 miles
    Test number
    247103223006
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail132,735 miles (+7,168)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,735 miles
    Test number
    107683923005
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass125,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    789064422068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail125,567 miles (+6,419)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    299044022062
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass119,148 miles (+12,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    119,148 miles
    Test number
    808304551000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass106,414 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    106,414 miles
    Test number
    242494159341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail106,395 miles (+10,640)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    484433359357
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass95,755 miles (+11,783)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    95,755 miles
    Test number
    341055658397
    • DangerousChild seat appears to be fitted incorrectly.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass83,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    600863557310
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail83,972 miles (+10,768)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    474413157420
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake svc light on

  26. Pass73,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,204 miles
    Test number
    932798826349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C8 MGS

Does C8 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 MGS expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 MGS?
The MOT on C8 MGS expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 MGS done?
C8 MGS was recorded at 184,477 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 6,579 miles a year.
Has C8 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MGS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 MGS 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 MGS find?
C8 MGS failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to locate source of exhaust leak, undertray in the way but fumes overpowering.; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken in two places., and 10 more.

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