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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

C8 XYJMOT history

C8 XYJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

C8 XYJ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
179,114 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 XYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 XYJ was last recorded at 179,114 miles on 28 May 2026, 2,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,293 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,821 miles
Average per year
7,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,114 miles
  • 2025 – 176,293 miles
  • 2024 – 167,498 miles
  • 2023 – 155,012 miles
  • 2022 – 140,063 miles
  • 2021 – 122,518 miles
  • 2020 – 112,537 miles
  • 2019 – 104,314 miles
  • 2018 – 96,718 miles
  • 2016 – 89,632 miles
  • 2015 – 81,022 miles
  • 2014 – 70,960 miles
  • 2013 – 58,350 miles
  • 2012 – 54,530 miles
  • 2011 – 51,728 miles
  • 2010 – 50,014 miles
  • 2009 – 48,568 miles
  • 2008 – 47,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,114 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,114 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,114 miles
    Test number
    548519315160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,293 miles (+8,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,293 miles
    Test number
    505304254442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass167,498 miles (+12,486)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,498 miles
    Test number
    632685642305
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass155,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,012 miles
    Test number
    756467359345
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in tape (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail155,012 miles (+14,949)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,012 miles
    Test number
    568315623597
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in tape (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass140,063 miles (+17,545)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,063 miles
    Test number
    755567015409
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,518 miles (+9,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,518 miles
    Test number
    722884711448
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inner edges

  8. Pass112,537 miles (+8,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,537 miles
    Test number
    775688451968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door mirror glass delaminating but still providing view to the rear at time of test.

  9. Pass104,314 miles (+7,596)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    930813400417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,718 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,718 miles
    Test number
    961933126181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,632 miles (+8,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,632 miles
    Test number
    289053215328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,022 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,022 miles
    Test number
    767955725269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,960 miles (+12,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    939887114235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,350 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,350 miles
    Test number
    367302433287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,432 miles (+1,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,432 miles
    Test number
    219199593017
    • NoteBattery warning light illuminated

  16. Pass54,530 miles (+2,802)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,530 miles
    Test number
    907807962035
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  17. Pass51,728 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,728 miles
    Test number
    246665781001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,014 miles (+1,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,014 miles
    Test number
    810625560034
    • NoteSlight oil leak around diff

  19. Pass48,568 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    560711279026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,817 miles
    Test number
    353401878168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 XYJ

Does C8 XYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 XYJ is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 XYJ?
The MOT on C8 XYJ is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 XYJ done?
C8 XYJ was recorded at 179,114 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 7,319 miles a year.
Has C8 XYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 XYJ has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 XYJ 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 XYJ find?
C8 XYJ passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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