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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

S8 EKMMOT history

S8 EKM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S8 EKM blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,788 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 EKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 EKM was last recorded at 89,788 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,369 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,419 miles
Average per year
5,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,788 miles
  • 2024 – 87,369 miles
  • 2023 – 83,740 miles
  • 2022 – 80,047 miles
  • 2021 – 73,220 miles
  • 2020 – 68,146 miles
  • 2019 – 59,223 miles
  • 2018 – 53,589 miles
  • 2017 – 47,520 miles
  • 2016 – 40,773 miles
  • 2015 – 34,155 miles
  • 2014 – 28,292 miles
  • 2013 – 21,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,788 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.

  • Exhaust flexi deteriorating

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,788 miles
    Test number
    374110981189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,772 miles (+2,403)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,772 miles
    Test number
    180617680919
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,369 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,369 miles
    Test number
    154673346458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear h/brake cable bracket insecure, but cable secure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating
  4. Fail87,347 miles (+3,607)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,347 miles
    Test number
    941416429314
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear h/brake cable bracket insecure, but cable secure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating
  5. Pass83,740 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,740 miles
    Test number
    209269093765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail83,728 miles (+3,681)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,728 miles
    Test number
    541792397733
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass80,047 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,047 miles
    Test number
    848734765486
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating
  8. Fail80,033 miles (+6,813)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    647744854940
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorating
  9. Pass73,220 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    898952447866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,208 miles (+5,062)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,208 miles
    Test number
    355724818881
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass68,146 miles (+8,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    590148612903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass59,223 miles (+5,634)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,223 miles
    Test number
    260248167879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass53,589 miles (+6,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    319867400006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass47,520 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,520 miles
    Test number
    758222625593
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail47,499 miles (+6,726)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,499 miles
    Test number
    715455810736
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass40,773 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,773 miles
    Test number
    709044668035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,155 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,155 miles
    Test number
    166435005150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,292 miles (+6,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,292 miles
    Test number
    215654214402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass21,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,845 miles
    Test number
    268214113172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 EKM

Does S8 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 EKM is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 EKM?
The MOT on S8 EKM is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 EKM done?
S8 EKM was recorded at 89,788 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,422 miles a year.
Has S8 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 EKM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 EKM 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 EKM find?
S8 EKM passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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