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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

C8 SHCMOT history

C8 SHC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

C8 SHC black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,274 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 SHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 SHC was last recorded at 131,274 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,271 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,274 miles
  • 2025 – 125,538 miles
  • 2024 – 122,240 miles
  • 2023 – 117,480 miles
  • 2022 – 110,600 miles
  • 2021 – 104,347 miles
  • 2019 – 98,116 miles
  • 2018 – 88,659 miles
  • 2017 – 80,701 miles
  • 2016 – 74,684 miles
  • 2015 – 70,369 miles
  • 2014 – 61,338 miles
  • 2013 – 52,402 miles
  • 2012 – 43,101 miles
  • 2011 – 32,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,274 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,274 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,274 miles
    Test number
    829220773972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail131,271 miles (+5,733)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    358572473794
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,538 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,538 miles
    Test number
    859920232464
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,456 miles (+3,216)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,456 miles
    Test number
    624427227761
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,240 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,240 miles
    Test number
    707758171153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,163 miles (+4,683)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,163 miles
    Test number
    255156699033
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,480 miles (+6,880)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,480 miles
    Test number
    518849600397
    • 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 Worn near to cords!!!! (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 Worn Very near to cords!!!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake low effort!

  8. Pass110,600 miles (+6,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,600 miles
    Test number
    129264770455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,347 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,347 miles
    Test number
    164737472533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Fail104,300 miles (+6,184)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,300 miles
    Test number
    659637647407
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Pass98,116 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,116 miles
    Test number
    410459524989
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail98,115 miles (+9,456)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,115 miles
    Test number
    485432788108
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,659 miles (+7,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,659 miles
    Test number
    456457340611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass80,701 miles (+6,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,701 miles
    Test number
    741690664096
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt deteriorated

  15. Pass74,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,684 miles
    Test number
    319989204250
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings corroded

  16. Fail74,684 miles (+4,315)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,684 miles
    Test number
    652017038505
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings corroded

  17. Pass70,369 miles (+9,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,369 miles
    Test number
    527623505229
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has play

  18. Pass61,338 miles (+8,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,338 miles
    Test number
    395269214283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,402 miles (+9,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,402 miles
    Test number
    879142933222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass43,101 miles (+10,729)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,101 miles
    Test number
    869234732220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,372 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,372 miles
    Test number
    438587051272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,353 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,353 miles
    Test number
    978766451287
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about C8 SHC

Does C8 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 SHC is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 SHC?
The MOT on C8 SHC is valid until 16 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 SHC done?
C8 SHC was recorded at 131,274 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,869 miles a year.
Has C8 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 SHC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 SHC 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 SHC find?
C8 SHC passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge.; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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