Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
J8 KSSMOT history
J8 KSS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 93,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 93,884 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,964 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 KSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 KSS was last recorded at 93,884 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 93,883 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,964 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,884 miles
- 2025 – 93,167 miles
- 2024 – 92,407 miles
- 2023 – 89,936 miles
- 2019 – 85,858 miles
- 2018 – 80,384 miles
- 2017 – 77,371 miles
- 2016 – 71,925 miles
- 2015 – 67,371 miles
- 2013 – 57,146 miles
- 2012 – 49,940 miles
- 2011 – 43,135 miles
- 2009 – 29,039 miles
- 2008 – 20,534 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,884 miles
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.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,884 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 93,884 miles
- Test number
- 421734600964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,883 miles (+716)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,883 miles
- Test number
- 129683040191
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass93,167 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 93,167 miles
- Test number
- 405459284849
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail93,162 miles (+755)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,162 miles
- Test number
- 695583688172
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,407 miles (+2,471)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 92,407 miles
- Test number
- 558137203617
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Engine undertray and floor covers fitted.
- AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,936 miles (+4,078)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 89,936 miles
- Test number
- 319586026965
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront engine undertray fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lens slightly damaged, but working ok.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass85,858 miles (+5,474)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 85,858 miles
- Test number
- 100847095749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,384 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 80,384 miles
- Test number
- 214893863969
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail80,384 miles (+3,013)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,384 miles
- Test number
- 751329847123
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass77,371 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 77,371 miles
- Test number
- 606158325062
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail77,371 miles (+5,446)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,371 miles
- Test number
- 570754589255
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass71,925 miles (+4,554)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 71,925 miles
- Test number
- 662292709667
- AdvisoryEnginer covers fitted
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front + rear (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass67,371 miles (+10,225)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 67,371 miles
- Test number
- 196055475046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 57,146 miles
- Test number
- 839187923143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,135 miles (+7,195)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,135 miles
- Test number
- 529617223128
- DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass49,940 miles (+6,805)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 49,940 miles
- Test number
- 996472572021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,135 miles (+14,096)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,135 miles
- Test number
- 957508881054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,039 miles (+8,505)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,039 miles
- Test number
- 294058619400
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWipers judder & smear
Pass20,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 20,534 miles
- Test number
- 654588298049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 KSS
- Does J8 KSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KSS is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 KSS?
- The MOT on J8 KSS is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 KSS done?
- J8 KSS was recorded at 93,884 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
- Has J8 KSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 KSS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 KSS 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 KSS find?
- J8 KSS passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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