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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 3,724 cc

S8 GAXMOT history

S8 GAX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 18 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 105,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

S8 GAX silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
105,979 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GAX was last recorded at 105,979 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,977 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,979 miles
  • 2025 – 104,875 miles
  • 2024 – 104,824 miles
  • 2019 – 96,201 miles
  • 2018 – 80,557 miles
  • 2016 – 50,070 miles
  • 2015 – 30,828 miles
  • 2014 – 22,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,979 miles

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,979 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    105,979 miles
    Test number
    687076008646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,977 miles (+1,102)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,977 miles
    Test number
    777604483141
    • DangerousCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake test not done leaking pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass104,875 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,875 miles
    Test number
    123800732530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail104,859 miles (+35)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,859 miles
    Test number
    150998192974
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass104,824 miles (+8,623)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    104,824 miles
    Test number
    337803851329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,201 miles (+15,644)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,201 miles
    Test number
    844945489997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,557 miles (+30,487)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,557 miles
    Test number
    999728218331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,070 miles (+19,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,070 miles
    Test number
    841146524155
    • 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)
  9. Pass30,828 miles (+8,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    705521102193
    • 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)
  10. Pass22,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,593 miles
    Test number
    457048224305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 GAX

Does S8 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GAX is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 GAX?
The MOT on S8 GAX is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 GAX done?
S8 GAX was recorded at 105,979 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 7,192 miles a year.
Has S8 GAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GAX has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 GAX 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 GAX find?
S8 GAX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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