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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 3,222 cc

L8 HHDMOT history

L8 HHD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 11 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

L8 HHD black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
55,526 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HHD was last recorded at 55,526 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,507 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,526 miles
  • 2024 – 55,507 miles
  • 2023 – 55,251 miles
  • 2022 – 55,209 miles
  • 2021 – 54,715 miles
  • 2020 – 53,867 miles
  • 2019 – 53,557 miles
  • 2018 – 52,244 miles
  • 2017 – 51,360 miles
  • 2016 – 50,618 miles
  • 2015 – 49,358 miles
  • 2014 – 47,565 miles
  • 2013 – 43,622 miles
  • 2012 – 30,554 miles
  • 2011 – 20,482 miles
  • 2010 – 17,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,526 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.

  • Front tyres wearing both outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,526 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,526 miles
    Test number
    980685247076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,507 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,507 miles
    Test number
    531458841300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,251 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,251 miles
    Test number
    897487056428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,250 miles (+41)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,250 miles
    Test number
    621784635200
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass55,209 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,209 miles
    Test number
    624697693033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,715 miles (+848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,715 miles
    Test number
    718857645412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,867 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,867 miles
    Test number
    731407137810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,557 miles (+1,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    688316129181
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  9. Pass52,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,244 miles
    Test number
    153152945320
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing both outer edges

  10. Fail52,244 miles (+884)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,244 miles
    Test number
    343307345394
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing both outer edges

  11. Pass51,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    549300509348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,360 miles (+742)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    570582804072
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass50,618 miles (+1,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,618 miles
    Test number
    705983545686
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight damage on outer wall
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

  14. Pass49,358 miles (+1,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,358 miles
    Test number
    967098640085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,565 miles
    Test number
    476220584231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,565 miles (+3,943)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,565 miles
    Test number
    728350784242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass43,622 miles (+13,068)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,622 miles
    Test number
    358198363480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,554 miles (+10,072)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    316004162234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,482 miles
    Test number
    325835861230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,482 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,482 miles
    Test number
    146895261268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,221 miles
    Test number
    843964360267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HHD

Does L8 HHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 HHD expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 HHD?
The MOT on L8 HHD expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 HHD done?
L8 HHD was recorded at 55,526 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 2,559 miles a year.
Has L8 HHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HHD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 HHD 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 L8 HHD find?
L8 HHD passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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