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White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

C8 YUBMOT history

C8 YUB is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 21 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

C8 YUB white Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,029 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 YUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 YUB was last recorded at 76,029 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,026 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,029 miles
  • 2025 – 74,383 miles
  • 2024 – 69,068 miles
  • 2022 – 65,448 miles
  • 2021 – 60,442 miles
  • 2020 – 59,904 miles
  • 2019 – 57,947 miles
  • 2018 – 53,557 miles
  • 2017 – 32,099 miles
  • 2016 – 23,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,029 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,029 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,029 miles
    Test number
    850735302027
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted

  2. Fail76,026 miles (+1,643)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,026 miles
    Test number
    296614497688
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted

  3. Pass74,383 miles (+5,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    263157977261
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  4. Pass69,068 miles (+3,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,068 miles
    Test number
    446913777200
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  5. Pass65,448 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,448 miles
    Test number
    317305516636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,442 miles (+538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,442 miles
    Test number
    959534148514
    • 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))

  7. Pass59,904 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,904 miles
    Test number
    194154273200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    715849222372
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail57,942 miles (+4,385)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,942 miles
    Test number
    922874579810
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass53,557 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    983528040319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,857 miles
    Test number
    984340548524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail44,857 miles (+12,758)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,857 miles
    Test number
    113578067925
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass32,099 miles (+8,508)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    211529660251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,591 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,591 miles
    Test number
    251179227697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,583 miles
    Test number
    892729575062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 YUB

Does C8 YUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 YUB is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 YUB?
The MOT on C8 YUB is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 YUB done?
C8 YUB was recorded at 76,029 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,032 miles a year.
Has C8 YUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 YUB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 YUB 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 YUB find?
C8 YUB passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm o/s & n/s; engine cover & undertrays fitted.

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