Mercedes-Benz 500
Grey · Petrol · 1992 · 4,973 cc
J8 HSUMOT history
J8 HSU is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 14 May 1992. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,541 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 72,541 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 21 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 922 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 HSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 14 May 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 HSU was last recorded at 72,541 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,875 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 666 miles
- Average per year
- 922 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,541 miles
- 2025 – 71,875 miles
- 2024 – 71,587 miles
- 2023 – 71,413 miles
- 2022 – 70,810 miles
- 2021 – 70,010 miles
- 2020 – 69,565 miles
- 2019 – 68,850 miles
- 2018 – 68,147 miles
- 2017 – 67,450 miles
- 2016 – 66,373 miles
- 2015 – 64,686 miles
- 2014 – 64,362 miles
- 2013 – 64,316 miles
- 2012 – 64,039 miles
- 2011 – 62,213 miles
- 2010 – 61,412 miles
- 2009 – 59,959 miles
- 2008 – 58,197 miles
- 2007 – 55,724 miles
- 2006 – 53,887 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,541 miles (+666)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 72,541 miles
- Test number
- 296540756299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,875 miles (+288)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 71,875 miles
- Test number
- 411181159148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,587 miles (+174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 71,587 miles
- Test number
- 333967008265
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,413 miles (+603)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 71,413 miles
- Test number
- 454850607140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,810 miles (+800)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 70,810 miles
- Test number
- 554387897880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,010 miles (+445)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 70,010 miles
- Test number
- 675489049567
- AdvisoryCatalytic converter casing deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass69,565 miles (+715)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 69,565 miles
- Test number
- 689068455663
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCatalytic converter case deteriorated
Pass68,850 miles (+703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,850 miles
- Test number
- 966777227199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,147 miles (+697)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,147 miles
- Test number
- 340792663781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,450 miles (+1,077)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 67,450 miles
- Test number
- 503900558511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,373 miles (+1,687)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 66,373 miles
- Test number
- 500682482205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,686 miles (+324)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 64,686 miles
- Test number
- 466887225143
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteExhaust slight corrotion
Pass64,362 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,362 miles
- Test number
- 227837134164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,316 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 64,316 miles
- Test number
- 809631433120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,039 miles (+1,826)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 64,039 miles
- Test number
- 798875942126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,213 miles (+801)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 62,213 miles
- Test number
- 656869531140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,412 miles (+1,453)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 61,412 miles
- Test number
- 912644140173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,959 miles (+1,762)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 59,959 miles
- Test number
- 281019549463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,197 miles (+2,473)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 58,197 miles
- Test number
- 971070158174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,724 miles (+1,837)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 55,724 miles
- Test number
- 420470857108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 53,887 miles
- Test number
- 223560256425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 HSU
- Does J8 HSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HSU is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 HSU?
- The MOT on J8 HSU is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 HSU done?
- J8 HSU was recorded at 72,541 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 922 miles a year.
- Has J8 HSU ever failed its MOT?
- No. J8 HSU has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on J8 HSU 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 HSU find?
- J8 HSU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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