Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc
S8 HKCMOT history
S8 HKC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,837 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 155,837 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,292 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 HKC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 HKC was last recorded at 155,837 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,179 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,658 miles
- Average per year
- 4,292 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,837 miles
- 2025 – 154,179 miles
- 2024 – 152,921 miles
- 2023 – 152,020 miles
- 2022 – 150,368 miles
- 2021 – 149,268 miles
- 2020 – 148,640 miles
- 2019 – 145,670 miles
- 2018 – 139,066 miles
- 2017 – 133,040 miles
- 2016 – 126,538 miles
- 2015 – 123,324 miles
- 2014 – 119,291 miles
- 2013 – 116,554 miles
- 2012 – 113,980 miles
- 2011 – 111,108 miles
- 2010 – 104,045 miles
- 2009 – 95,112 miles
- 2008 – 87,836 miles
- 2007 – 79,230 miles
- 2006 – 72,620 miles
- 2005 – 65,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,837 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear sub frames and suspension components.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Both tyres over 10 years old.
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
General corrosion to front and rear sub frames and corrosion.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,837 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 155,837 miles
- Test number
- 114751697290
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear sub frames and suspension components.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative.
- AdvisoryRear Both tyres over 10 years old.
Fail155,837 miles (+1,658)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,837 miles
- Test number
- 585890292240
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear sub frames and suspension components.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative.
- AdvisoryRear Both tyres over 10 years old.
Pass154,179 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 154,179 miles
- Test number
- 202628167105
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear sub frames and corrosion.
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative.
Fail154,176 miles (+1,255)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,176 miles
- Test number
- 773699181395
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. Small hole next to jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Small hole on mount visible in wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear sub frames and corrosion.
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative.
Pass152,921 miles (+901)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 152,921 miles
- Test number
- 220818464399
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
Pass152,020 miles (+1,652)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 152,020 miles
- Test number
- 202845528811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,368 miles (+1,100)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 150,368 miles
- Test number
- 987476327670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,268 miles (+628)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 149,268 miles
- Test number
- 350657296865
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,640 miles (+2,970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 148,640 miles
- Test number
- 512555128372
- 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))
Pass145,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 145,670 miles
- Test number
- 371287896865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,670 miles (+6,604)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,670 miles
- Test number
- 817135480032
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass139,066 miles (+6,026)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 139,066 miles
- Test number
- 850998204849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,040 miles (+6,502)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 133,040 miles
- Test number
- 430106425414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass126,538 miles (+3,214)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 126,538 miles
- Test number
- 584644836307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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)
Pass123,324 miles (+4,033)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 123,324 miles
- Test number
- 158321405292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,291 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 119,291 miles
- Test number
- 925168494145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass116,554 miles (+2,574)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 116,554 miles
- Test number
- 906635503294
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass113,980 miles (+2,872)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 113,980 miles
- Test number
- 647362102205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass111,108 miles (+7,063)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 111,108 miles
- Test number
- 578486301208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,045 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 104,045 miles
- Test number
- 583083100242
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/S/F mirror glass slightly discoloured
- NoteOil leak
Fail104,045 miles (+8,933)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,045 miles
- Test number
- 510623700286
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/S/F mirror glass slightly discoloured
- NoteOil leak
Pass95,112 miles (+7,276)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 95,112 miles
- Test number
- 681529309269
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass87,836 miles (+8,606)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 87,836 miles
- Test number
- 651035718235
- NoteRear diff leaking
Pass79,230 miles (+6,610)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 79,230 miles
- Test number
- 350215907286
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSlight leak from diff
Fail72,620 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,620 miles
- Test number
- 280602416203
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass72,620 miles (+6,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 72,620 miles
- Test number
- 400382916285
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 65,989 miles
- Test number
- 110333515242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,988 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,988 miles
- Test number
- 863193615266
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about S8 HKC
- Does S8 HKC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 HKC is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 HKC?
- The MOT on S8 HKC is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 HKC done?
- S8 HKC was recorded at 155,837 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,292 miles a year.
- Has S8 HKC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 HKC has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S8 HKC 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 HKC find?
- S8 HKC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: general corrosion to front and rear sub frames and suspension components.; offside front fog lamp inoperative.; rear both tyres over 10 years old..
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