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Black · Diesel · 2002 · 3,222 cc

L8 TCLMOT history

L8 TCL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
115,867 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TCL
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
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L8 TCL was last recorded at 115,867 miles on 9 May 2025, 5,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,184 miles · 18 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,683 miles
Average per year
5,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,867 miles
  • 2024 – 110,184 miles
  • 2023 – 102,798 miles
  • 2022 – 94,230 miles
  • 2021 – 85,235 miles
  • 2020 – 80,350 miles
  • 2019 – 72,062 miles
  • 2018 – 63,273 miles
  • 2017 – 52,825 miles
  • 2016 – 41,007 miles
  • 2015 – 31,981 miles
  • 2014 – 25,361 miles
  • 2013 – 24,501 miles
  • 2012 – 23,588 miles
  • 2011 – 22,901 miles
  • 2010 – 21,968 miles
  • 2009 – 21,058 miles
  • 2008 – 19,978 miles
  • 2007 – 18,471 miles
  • 2006 – 16,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,867 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill near rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, restricting inspectionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (nearside and offside)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (nearside and offside)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips on windscreen {x4}

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,867 miles (+5,683)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,867 miles
    Test number
    575778480050
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill near rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, restricting inspection

  2. Pass110,184 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,184 miles
    Test number
    279433918361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, restricting inspection

  3. Fail110,179 miles (+7,381)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,179 miles
    Test number
    572057151078
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (nearside and offside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (nearside and offside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, restricting inspection

  4. Pass102,798 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,798 miles
    Test number
    812596916348
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & guards in place ,restricting view

  5. Fail102,798 miles (+8,568)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,798 miles
    Test number
    966452891783
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & guards in place ,restricting view

  6. Pass94,230 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,230 miles
    Test number
    206366081185
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips on windscreen {x4} (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,225 miles (+8,990)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    111364013978
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips on windscreen {x4} (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,235 miles (+4,885)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    234189088427
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre appears to have been run flat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass80,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,350 miles
    Test number
    975577398235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo charger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,343 miles (+8,281)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,343 miles
    Test number
    138934824042
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo charger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,062 miles (+8,789)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,062 miles
    Test number
    599668476354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,273 miles (+10,448)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    499531148974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass52,825 miles (+11,818)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,825 miles
    Test number
    943211314325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,007 miles (+9,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,007 miles
    Test number
    817411184654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,981 miles (+6,620)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,981 miles
    Test number
    357863015121
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass25,361 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,361 miles
    Test number
    757705204184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail25,361 miles (+860)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,361 miles
    Test number
    469949994074
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass24,501 miles (+913)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    447750283099
    • NoteRear Brake Pads Getting Low
    • NoteSlight Oil Leak At N/S/F Of Engine

  19. Pass23,588 miles (+687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,588 miles
    Test number
    917793592080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass22,901 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,901 miles
    Test number
    527584401152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,968 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    152384730179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,058 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,058 miles
    Test number
    272489419134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,978 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,978 miles
    Test number
    244417328100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,471 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,471 miles
    Test number
    282271047199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,692 miles
    Test number
    132902826140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 TCL

Does L8 TCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 TCL expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 TCL?
The MOT on L8 TCL expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 TCL done?
L8 TCL was recorded at 115,867 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 5,214 miles a year.
Has L8 TCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TCL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 TCL 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 TCL find?
L8 TCL failed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; nearside front lower integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, and 6 more.

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