Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,987 cc
J8 TFLMOT history
J8 TFL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 16 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 248,991 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 248,991 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 26,672 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 TFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 16 Nov 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 TFL was last recorded at 248,991 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 21,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 227,936 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 21,055 miles
- Average per year
- 26,672 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 248,991 miles
- 2024 – 227,936 miles
- 2023 – 199,580 miles
- 2022 – 173,554 miles
- 2021 – 147,026 miles
- 2020 – 114,449 miles
- 2019 – 87,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass248,991 miles
- AdvisoryUndercoversfitted
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.
Under covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
11 tests since 12 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass248,991 miles (+21,055)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 248,991 miles
- Test number
- 862537191792
- AdvisoryUndercoversfitted
Pass227,936 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 227,936 miles
- Test number
- 366619315170
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Fail227,935 miles (+28,355)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,935 miles
- Test number
- 585439645252
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass199,580 miles (+26,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 199,580 miles
- Test number
- 195381360862
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySlight play in both rack end balls / bush's
Pass173,554 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 173,554 miles
- Test number
- 875122292994
- AdvisoryNearside Front Air suspension unit dust cover slightly perrished not effecting operation of suspension unit
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail173,554 miles (+26,528)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,554 miles
- Test number
- 411529457909
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Air suspension unit dust cover slightly perrished not effecting operation of suspension unit
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass147,026 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 147,026 miles
- Test number
- 353774732599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,025 miles (+32,576)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,025 miles
- Test number
- 684830612789
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Pass114,449 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 114,449 miles
- Test number
- 953414788276
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edges
Fail114,445 miles (+26,985)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,445 miles
- Test number
- 871858759282
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass87,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 87,460 miles
- Test number
- 633394507840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 TFL
- Does J8 TFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 TFL is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on J8 TFL?
- The MOT on J8 TFL is valid until 1 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 TFL done?
- J8 TFL was recorded at 248,991 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 26,672 miles a year.
- Has J8 TFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 TFL has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on J8 TFL 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 TFL find?
- J8 TFL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: undercoversfitted.
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