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Mercedes-Benz Pilote

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

J8 GXGMOT history

J8 GXG is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Pilote first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 64,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,998 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Pilote
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GXG was last recorded at 64,998 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,203 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
795 miles
Average per year
3,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,998 miles
  • 2025 – 64,203 miles
  • 2024 – 61,407 miles
  • 2023 – 58,085 miles
  • 2022 – 56,265 miles
  • 2021 – 55,106 miles
  • 2020 – 53,823 miles
  • 2019 – 52,170 miles
  • 2018 – 50,558 miles
  • 2017 – 46,734 miles
  • 2016 – 41,169 miles
  • 2014 – 32,791 miles
  • 2013 – 27,875 miles
  • 2012 – 20,318 miles
  • 2011 – 16,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,998 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Diff input seal.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,998 miles (+795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,998 miles
    Test number
    639764811513
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass64,203 miles (+2,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,203 miles
    Test number
    667042217724
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass61,407 miles (+3,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,407 miles
    Test number
    437737722327
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,085 miles (+1,820)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,085 miles
    Test number
    103111394256
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lamp condensated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Central side marker not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lamp condensated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,265 miles (+1,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,265 miles
    Test number
    374064219765
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Middle, side marker lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,106 miles (+1,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,106 miles
    Test number
    700039381900
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside No. 3 side marker lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential input seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,823 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,823 miles
    Test number
    453298520288
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail53,821 miles (+1,651)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,821 miles
    Test number
    275256639986
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass52,170 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,170 miles
    Test number
    890548193601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,558 miles (+3,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,558 miles
    Test number
    218960821472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCut in the offside front tyre but is not down to the cords(along the tread)

  11. Pass46,734 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,734 miles
    Test number
    922325289431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,169 miles
    Test number
    945559359820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,092 km
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,092 km
    Test number
    498688635113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,791 miles (+4,916)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,791 miles
    Test number
    616758414105
    • NoteSide marker light not working

  15. Pass27,875 miles (+7,557)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    378499513173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,318 miles (+4,099)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,318 miles
    Test number
    725362422191
    • NoteEmmisions to clean to register

  17. Pass16,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,219 miles
    Test number
    178588411128
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about J8 GXG

Does J8 GXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GXG is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GXG?
The MOT on J8 GXG is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GXG done?
J8 GXG was recorded at 64,998 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,298 miles a year.
Has J8 GXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GXG has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 GXG 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 J8 GXG find?
J8 GXG passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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