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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

J8 STUMOT history

J8 STU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

J8 STU silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,700 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 STU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 STU was last recorded at 105,700 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,458 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,242 miles
Average per year
4,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,700 miles
  • 2024 – 103,458 miles
  • 2023 – 101,970 miles
  • 2022 – 99,403 miles
  • 2021 – 95,322 miles
  • 2020 – 91,865 miles
  • 2019 – 85,385 miles
  • 2018 – 80,983 miles
  • 2017 – 76,556 miles
  • 2016 – 73,627 miles
  • 2015 – 71,103 miles
  • 2014 – 69,084 miles
  • 2013 – 64,315 miles
  • 2012 – 58,228 miles
  • 2011 – 43,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,700 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,700 miles (+2,242)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,700 miles
    Test number
    569311391990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass103,458 miles (+1,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,458 miles
    Test number
    454838467492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass101,970 miles (+2,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    274292542241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass99,403 miles (+4,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,403 miles
    Test number
    375846521971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,322 miles (+3,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,322 miles
    Test number
    543429299955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass91,865 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,865 miles
    Test number
    345032911819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail91,856 miles (+6,471)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,856 miles
    Test number
    591701783045
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,385 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    139265894168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,983 miles
    Test number
    640536440927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,983 miles (+4,427)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,983 miles
    Test number
    276251953420
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  11. Pass76,556 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    714627347720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass73,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    668315914742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail73,627 miles (+9)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    116081081000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail73,618 miles (+9)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,618 miles
    Test number
    217179820492
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail73,609 miles (+2,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,609 miles
    Test number
    866758088244
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass71,103 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    517717465160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,084 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,084 miles
    Test number
    145527864181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    275089563478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,315 miles (+6,087)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    845758563140
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass58,228 miles (+14,364)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,228 miles
    Test number
    358882362418
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges and cracking slightly

  21. Pass43,864 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,864 miles
    Test number
    546240271241
    • NoteRear tyres worn low

Questions about J8 STU

Does J8 STU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 STU is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 STU?
The MOT on J8 STU is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 STU done?
J8 STU was recorded at 105,700 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,358 miles a year.
Has J8 STU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 STU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 STU 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 STU find?
J8 STU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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