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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

S8 CTFMOT history

S8 CTF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S8 CTF silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
141,640 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 CTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 CTF was last recorded at 141,640 miles on 27 May 2026, 3,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,762 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,878 miles
Average per year
7,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,640 miles
  • 2025 – 137,762 miles
  • 2024 – 127,816 miles
  • 2023 – 120,929 miles
  • 2022 – 112,160 miles
  • 2021 – 101,619 miles
  • 2020 – 91,244 miles
  • 2019 – 84,491 miles
  • 2018 – 78,351 miles
  • 2016 – 73,436 miles
  • 2015 – 59,899 miles
  • 2014 – 50,114 miles
  • 2013 – 47,711 miles
  • 2012 – 42,025 miles
  • 2011 – 37,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,640 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,640 miles (+3,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    141,640 miles
    Test number
    443756324697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,762 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    641881128234
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,759 miles (+9,943)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,759 miles
    Test number
    626960209675
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,816 miles (+6,887)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,816 miles
    Test number
    573202850741
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,929 miles (+8,769)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,929 miles
    Test number
    821141646502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,160 miles (+10,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,160 miles
    Test number
    122294366410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,619 miles (+10,375)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,619 miles
    Test number
    355718641204
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass91,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    106181618646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Fail91,244 miles (+6,753)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,244 miles
    Test number
    628505348205
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass84,491 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,491 miles
    Test number
    927524962286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    599057304222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail78,351 miles (+4,915)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    954888453660
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both aims (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass73,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    670137986715
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.

  14. Fail73,436 miles (+3,460)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    208128529366
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.

  15. Pass69,976 miles (+10,077)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    996680418856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    305619345150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,899 miles (+9,785)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    539699645165
    • FailureRear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass50,114 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,114 miles
    Test number
    338740854127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,711 miles (+5,686)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    489147063257
    • NoteFuel residue in undertrays and fuel pipes to fuel filter. No leaks detected at time of test.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside park brake cable deteriorated.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail42,025 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,025 miles
    Test number
    225689462299
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  21. Pass42,025 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,025 miles
    Test number
    927639162281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,730 miles
    Test number
    436622871292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S8 CTF

Does S8 CTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 CTF is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 CTF?
The MOT on S8 CTF is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 CTF done?
S8 CTF was recorded at 141,640 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 7,089 miles a year.
Has S8 CTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 CTF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 CTF 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 S8 CTF find?
S8 CTF passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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