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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

S888 SMOMOT history

S888 SMO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

S888 SMO black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,011 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S888 SMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S888 SMO was last recorded at 157,011 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,469 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,542 miles
Average per year
6,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,011 miles
  • 2024 – 155,469 miles
  • 2023 – 153,111 miles
  • 2022 – 149,518 miles
  • 2021 – 145,986 miles
  • 2020 – 142,378 miles
  • 2019 – 140,539 miles
  • 2018 – 137,568 miles
  • 2017 – 134,339 miles
  • 2016 – 128,786 miles
  • 2015 – 118,426 miles
  • 2013 – 107,596 miles
  • 2012 – 98,542 miles
  • 2011 – 72,913 miles
  • 2010 – 54,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,011 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower underbody has surface rust at rear
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,011 miles (+1,542)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,011 miles
    Test number
    292349648409
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower underbody has surface rust at rear
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,469 miles (+2,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,469 miles
    Test number
    357278932075
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF GROOVED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OSF/NSF CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass153,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,111 miles
    Test number
    308420087736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,109 miles (+3,591)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,109 miles
    Test number
    500137941215
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr/nsr (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,518 miles (+3,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,518 miles
    Test number
    217155996470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,986 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,986 miles
    Test number
    828794274469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,983 miles (+3,605)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,983 miles
    Test number
    189169134134
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass142,378 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,378 miles
    Test number
    265948396309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,376 miles (+1,837)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,376 miles
    Test number
    678784723165
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass140,539 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,539 miles
    Test number
    447748526191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,568 miles (+3,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,568 miles
    Test number
    977684386242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass134,339 miles (+5,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,339 miles
    Test number
    324353168081
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass128,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    128,786 miles
    Test number
    766101014361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,786 miles (+10,360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,786 miles
    Test number
    237923519430
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass118,426 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,426 miles
    Test number
    207115715171
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail118,426 miles (+10,830)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,426 miles
    Test number
    387955015142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass107,596 miles (+9,054)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,596 miles
    Test number
    165397623365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass98,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    408434812493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,542 miles (+25,629)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    646494012334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass72,913 miles (+6,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    978840721310
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass66,572 miles (+12,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    919409731166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass54,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    172055220123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S888 SMO

Does S888 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S888 SMO is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S888 SMO?
The MOT on S888 SMO 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 S888 SMO done?
S888 SMO was recorded at 157,011 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,636 miles a year.
Has S888 SMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S888 SMO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S888 SMO 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 S888 SMO find?
S888 SMO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front coil spring worn both sides; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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