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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

J8 NSGMOT history

J8 NSG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 238,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.

J8 NSG black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2025
Mileage
238,457 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 NSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 NSG was last recorded at 238,457 miles on 9 May 2024, 10,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,599 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
10,858 miles
Average per year
13,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 238,457 miles
  • 2023 – 227,599 miles
  • 2022 – 197,061 miles
  • 2021 – 173,191 miles
  • 2020 – 135,022 miles
  • 2019 – 90,713 miles
  • 2018 – 70,089 miles
  • 2017 – 61,915 miles
  • 2016 – 56,970 miles
  • 2014 – 50,363 miles
  • 2012 – 43,226 miles
  • 2011 – 40,804 miles
  • 2010 – 38,693 miles
  • 2009 – 36,004 miles
  • 2008 – 33,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,457 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear tyres wearing on edges lightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,457 miles (+10,858)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    238,457 miles
    Test number
    776391552221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass227,599 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    227,599 miles
    Test number
    336570159036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail227,486 miles (+30,425)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,486 miles
    Test number
    439511253755
    • DangerousOffside Front Power steering ram insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing quicker than N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass197,061 miles (+23,870)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    197,061 miles
    Test number
    325315194786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass173,191 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    173,191 miles
    Test number
    827179067403
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges lightly
  6. Fail173,174 miles (+20,336)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,174 miles
    Test number
    921924811340
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges lightly
  7. Pass152,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,838 miles
    Test number
    667319647238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail152,823 miles (+17,801)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,823 miles
    Test number
    633439645731
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass135,022 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    135,022 miles
    Test number
    416431545182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail135,020 miles (+44,307)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,020 miles
    Test number
    999629161815
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass90,713 miles (+20,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    862061701216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass70,089 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    356365964801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,084 miles (+2,719)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,084 miles
    Test number
    103364555853
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass67,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    322039013146
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished, rear tyres worn on inner edge.
  15. Fail67,365 miles (+5,450)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    515005445955
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished, rear tyres worn on inner edge.
  16. Pass61,915 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    299684184465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,970 miles (+6,607)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    337383535082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,363 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,363 miles
    Test number
    246284164320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,088 miles (+1,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    649945014026
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass43,226 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,226 miles
    Test number
    286666822363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,804 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,804 miles
    Test number
    457169121396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,693 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,693 miles
    Test number
    851627420331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,004 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,004 miles
    Test number
    552795729353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,765 miles
    Test number
    262789538312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 NSG

Does J8 NSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 NSG expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 NSG?
The MOT on J8 NSG expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 NSG done?
J8 NSG was recorded at 238,457 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 13,268 miles a year.
Has J8 NSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 NSG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 NSG 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 NSG find?
J8 NSG passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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