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Black · Petrol · 2015 · 5,461 cc

L8 JHYMOT history

L8 JHY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 28 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 62,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

L8 JHY black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,834 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JHY was last recorded at 62,834 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 7,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,394 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,440 miles
Average per year
6,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,834 miles
  • 2024 – 55,394 miles
  • 2023 – 45,540 miles
  • 2022 – 37,059 miles
  • 2021 – 23,747 miles
  • 2020 – 17,390 miles
  • 2019 – 12,823 miles
  • 2018 – 12,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,834 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    724311081139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,833 miles (+7,439)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    501973166215
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass55,394 miles (+9,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    993019461268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass45,540 miles (+8,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    664001345900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,059 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    37,059 miles
    Test number
    131576079184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail36,996 miles (+13,249)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,996 miles
    Test number
    525568230457
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass23,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    23,747 miles
    Test number
    162868600348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail23,747 miles (+6,357)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,747 miles
    Test number
    789970346384
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass17,390 miles (+4,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    17,390 miles
    Test number
    971495547715
    • AdvisoryVehicle has protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

  10. Pass12,823 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    12,823 miles
    Test number
    420150439006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    12,065 miles
    Test number
    333834100812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L8 JHY

Does L8 JHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JHY is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 JHY?
The MOT on L8 JHY is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JHY done?
L8 JHY was recorded at 62,834 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,738 miles a year.
Has L8 JHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JHY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 JHY 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 JHY find?
L8 JHY passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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