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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

S8 DKYMOT history

S8 DKY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

S8 DKY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
116,010 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DKY was last recorded at 116,010 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 3,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2018: 103,132 miles, lower than 103,663 miles on 19 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,558 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,452 miles
Average per year
4,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,010 miles
  • 2021 – 112,558 miles
  • 2020 – 112,127 miles
  • 2019 – 106,089 miles
  • 2018 – 103,132 miles
  • 2017 – 103,663 miles
  • 2015 – 102,711 miles
  • 2014 – 99,819 miles
  • 2012 – 93,590 miles
  • 2011 – 87,504 miles
  • 2010 – 78,817 miles
  • 2009 – 68,492 miles
  • 2008 – 57,724 miles
  • 2007 – 56,670 miles
  • 2006 – 47,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,010 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,010 miles (+3,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,010 miles
    Test number
    568772925632
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,558 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    353873129144
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,542 miles (+415)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,542 miles
    Test number
    917737097129
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,127 miles (+6,038)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,127 miles
    Test number
    451891726773
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,089 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,089 miles
    Test number
    858363340969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,132 miles
    Test number
    341181171753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. FailMileage not read9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    173875857568
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass103,663 miles (+952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,663 miles
    Test number
    438880020490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass102,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    278645391050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,711 miles (+2,892)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    185126111194
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass99,819 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    188958024034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted
    • NoteUnderside starting to corode

  12. Fail99,819 miles (+6,229)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    689038824082
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted
    • NoteUnderside starting to corode

  13. Pass93,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,590 miles
    Test number
    406580252208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,590 miles (+6,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,590 miles
    Test number
    419830452262
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass87,504 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    956283151215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail87,492 miles (+8,675)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    257533551253
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass78,817 miles (+10,325)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,817 miles
    Test number
    433735540217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside steering rack track rod has slight play at inner joint

  18. Pass68,492 miles (+10,768)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    841093759235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread wearing at edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread 2mm at inner edge

  19. Pass57,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    471174258229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,724 miles (+1,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    653444158237
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  21. Pass56,670 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    493375547261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    513181096103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 DKY

Does S8 DKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 DKY expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 DKY?
The MOT on S8 DKY expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 DKY done?
S8 DKY was recorded at 116,010 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 4,237 miles a year.
Has S8 DKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DKY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 DKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 DKY find?
S8 DKY passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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