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Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

S8 JHRMOT history

S8 JHR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S8 JHR blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,109 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 JHR was last recorded at 96,109 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,175 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
3,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,109 miles
  • 2024 – 95,175 miles
  • 2023 – 93,543 miles
  • 2022 – 91,499 miles
  • 2021 – 90,006 miles
  • 2020 – 88,364 miles
  • 2019 – 86,841 miles
  • 2018 – 84,678 miles
  • 2017 – 81,825 miles
  • 2016 – 78,268 miles
  • 2015 – 77,202 miles
  • 2014 – 74,480 miles
  • 2013 – 71,017 miles
  • 2012 – 68,070 miles
  • 2011 – 64,855 miles
  • 2010 – 59,751 miles
  • 2009 – 54,480 miles
  • 2008 – 47,844 miles
  • 2007 – 38,930 miles
  • 2006 – 29,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,109 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,109 miles (+934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,109 miles
    Test number
    989956805490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,175 miles (+1,632)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    145628099767
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass93,543 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,543 miles
    Test number
    466749966472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,499 miles (+1,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,499 miles
    Test number
    382575908320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened ALL OVER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,006 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,006 miles
    Test number
    767273700157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,005 miles (+1,641)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,005 miles
    Test number
    418938042146
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,364 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,364 miles
    Test number
    571708116790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,841 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    657501589536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    222308119198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,678 miles (+2,853)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    258748638614
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,825 miles (+3,557)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,825 miles
    Test number
    204010215984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass78,268 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,268 miles
    Test number
    264125580308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,202 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,202 miles
    Test number
    106098997135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,480 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    747446794253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,017 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,017 miles
    Test number
    507735993257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,070 miles
    Test number
    315836392495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,070 miles (+3,215)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,070 miles
    Test number
    315496392408
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass64,855 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    425830701376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,751 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    461882900484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,480 miles (+6,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    913166109323
    • 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)

  21. Pass47,844 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    902015118302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,930 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    582597517306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,657 miles
    Test number
    402827916441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 JHR

Does S8 JHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 JHR is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 JHR?
The MOT on S8 JHR is valid until 8 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 JHR done?
S8 JHR was recorded at 96,109 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,500 miles a year.
Has S8 JHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JHR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 JHR 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 JHR find?
S8 JHR passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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