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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

S8 HFTMOT history

S8 HFT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S8 HFT silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,668 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 HFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 HFT was last recorded at 92,668 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 8,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,909 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,759 miles
Average per year
3,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,668 miles
  • 2024 – 83,909 miles
  • 2023 – 80,005 miles
  • 2022 – 78,527 miles
  • 2021 – 73,450 miles
  • 2020 – 66,111 miles
  • 2019 – 58,030 miles
  • 2018 – 53,013 miles
  • 2017 – 48,329 miles
  • 2016 – 46,458 miles
  • 2015 – 44,908 miles
  • 2014 – 43,402 miles
  • 2013 – 41,361 miles
  • 2012 – 39,403 miles
  • 2011 – 36,789 miles
  • 2010 – 31,967 miles
  • 2009 – 29,007 miles
  • 2008 – 26,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,668 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryKnocking noise from nearside front suspension, unable to pin point location

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.

  • Front engine undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective after back box exhaust mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,668 miles (+8,759)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,668 miles
    Test number
    812188756790
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from nearside front suspension, unable to pin point location

  2. Pass83,909 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,909 miles
    Test number
    613569146313
    • AdvisoryFront engine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective after back box exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes worn

  3. Fail83,899 miles (+3,894)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,899 miles
    Test number
    453925816876
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective after back box exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes worn

  4. Pass80,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    522893484368
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and nearside rear at flexible hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail80,002 miles (+1,475)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,002 miles
    Test number
    284290770586
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and nearside rear at flexible hose joints (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,527 miles (+5,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,527 miles
    Test number
    819423436442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,450 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    425605502337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail73,450 miles (+7,339)2 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    573194284689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass66,111 miles (+8,081)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,111 miles
    Test number
    434237355226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    370070059933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,027 miles (+5,014)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,027 miles
    Test number
    756104687600
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,013 miles (+4,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,013 miles
    Test number
    221338620124
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside

  13. Pass48,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,329 miles
    Test number
    320445107589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,326 miles (+1,868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,326 miles
    Test number
    127234826274
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass46,458 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    733928353043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    697253935128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,908 miles (+1,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    128572135123
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass43,402 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,402 miles
    Test number
    676259514119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,361 miles
    Test number
    548387433188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,361 miles (+1,958)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,361 miles
    Test number
    826447833155
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall perished.

  21. Pass39,403 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,403 miles
    Test number
    225908232140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,789 miles
    Test number
    116696341186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail36,789 miles (+4,822)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,789 miles
    Test number
    405146341167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail31,967 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    300888740152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  25. Pass31,967 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    902038140153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,007 miles (+3,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,007 miles
    Test number
    744043159182
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on edges

  27. Pass26,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,007 miles
    Test number
    851238928152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 HFT

Does S8 HFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 HFT is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 HFT?
The MOT on S8 HFT is valid until 18 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 HFT done?
S8 HFT was recorded at 92,668 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,801 miles a year.
Has S8 HFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 HFT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 HFT 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 HFT find?
S8 HFT passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; knocking noise from nearside front suspension, unable to pin point location.

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