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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

FF 8MOT history

FF 8 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

FF 8 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,251 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FF 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FF 8 was last recorded at 99,251 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2012: 35,412 miles, lower than 49,628 miles on 4 Oct 2011.
  • 2 Oct 2015: 68,730 miles, lower than 68,750 miles on 1 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,243 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,251 miles
  • 2025 – 95,718 miles
  • 2024 – 92,886 miles
  • 2023 – 90,983 miles
  • 2022 – 88,892 miles
  • 2021 – 86,486 miles
  • 2020 – 84,226 miles
  • 2019 – 81,570 miles
  • 2018 – 78,519 miles
  • 2017 – 75,435 miles
  • 2016 – 72,464 miles
  • 2015 – 68,730 miles
  • 2014 – 64,387 miles
  • 2013 – 60,328 miles
  • 2012 – 35,412 miles
  • 2011 – 49,628 miles
  • 2010 – 42,591 miles
  • 2009 – 36,363 miles
  • 2008 – 30,017 miles
  • 2007 – 23,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,251 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,251 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,251 miles
    Test number
    136219973821
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,243 miles (+3,525)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,243 miles
    Test number
    469148414234
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,718 miles
    Test number
    732204996901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,718 miles (+2,832)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,718 miles
    Test number
    116646817747
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass92,886 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,886 miles
    Test number
    701526688092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,983 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,983 miles
    Test number
    135290183589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,983 miles (+2,091)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,983 miles
    Test number
    947978326085
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,892 miles (+2,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    564639913987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,486 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,486 miles
    Test number
    805531236960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,226 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,226 miles
    Test number
    277443440892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,570 miles (+3,051)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,570 miles
    Test number
    218737076247
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner joint slight play or rack play.

  12. Pass78,519 miles (+3,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    567541836278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass75,435 miles (+2,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,435 miles
    Test number
    761033461661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass72,464 miles (+3,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,464 miles
    Test number
    633994334585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front suspension track control arm outer ball joint has movement in it and showing signs of rust. (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass68,730 miles (-20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    930510253967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail68,750 miles (+4,363)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,750 miles
    Test number
    792627271414
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass64,387 miles (+4,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,387 miles
    Test number
    308199954457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass60,328 miles (+24,916)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    315605773261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,412 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    409347672251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail35,412 miles (-14,216)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    838207572248
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass49,628 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,628 miles
    Test number
    127937971224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,591 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    783916660260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,363 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,363 miles
    Test number
    153055579233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,017 miles (+6,997)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,017 miles
    Test number
    364568668497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to fade

  25. Pass23,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    132226477291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,020 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    343116877488
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about FF 8

What vehicle is registration FF 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FF 8 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Oct 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FF 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FF 8 is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on FF 8?
The MOT on FF 8 is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FF 8 done?
FF 8 was recorded at 99,251 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,018 miles a year.
Has FF 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FF 8 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on FF 8 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FF 8 find?
FF 8 passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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