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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

C8 RSLMOT history

C8 RSL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

C8 RSL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,578 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RSL was last recorded at 171,578 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,461 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,117 miles
Average per year
9,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,578 miles
  • 2025 – 167,461 miles
  • 2024 – 158,811 miles
  • 2022 – 151,778 miles
  • 2021 – 140,062 miles
  • 2020 – 132,450 miles
  • 2018 – 122,202 miles
  • 2017 – 102,997 miles
  • 2016 – 96,287 miles
  • 2015 – 87,371 miles
  • 2014 – 78,635 miles
  • 2013 – 70,000 miles
  • 2012 – 60,743 miles
  • 2011 – 51,305 miles
  • 2010 – 33,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,578 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip in windscreen (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in top right corner of windscreen. (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,578 miles (+4,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,578 miles
    Test number
    928670963008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass167,461 miles (+8,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,461 miles
    Test number
    491106416482
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion

  3. Pass158,811 miles (+7,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,811 miles
    Test number
    117521604177
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,778 miles (+2,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,778 miles
    Test number
    601129650213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass149,150 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,150 miles
    Test number
    523412564480
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail149,150 miles (+9,088)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,150 miles
    Test number
    368834261870
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,062 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,062 miles
    Test number
    534578869229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail140,011 miles (+7,561)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,011 miles
    Test number
    753038463227
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,450 miles
    Test number
    523256532601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,450 miles (+10,248)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,450 miles
    Test number
    929498738810
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,202 miles (+19,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,202 miles
    Test number
    258630951823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass102,997 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,997 miles
    Test number
    285072215840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,287 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,287 miles
    Test number
    542125824654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip in windscreen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in top right corner of windscreen. (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail96,287 miles (+8,916)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,287 miles
    Test number
    564189217063
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from the O/S brake is corroded on the N/S (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip in windscreen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in top right corner of windscreen. (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass87,371 miles (+8,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    385910835462
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass78,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,635 miles
    Test number
    867796324240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail78,635 miles (+8,635)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,635 miles
    Test number
    148456824293
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass70,000 miles (+9,257)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    189787823254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,743 miles (+9,438)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,743 miles
    Test number
    459673232278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,305 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    589434631247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass51,305 miles (+17,698)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    978354831244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,607 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,607 miles
    Test number
    482860050236
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about C8 RSL

Does C8 RSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RSL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 RSL?
The MOT on C8 RSL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RSL done?
C8 RSL was recorded at 171,578 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 9,001 miles a year.
Has C8 RSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RSL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 RSL 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 RSL find?
C8 RSL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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