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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S8 KBCMOT history

S8 KBC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S8 KBC grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,778 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 KBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 KBC was last recorded at 75,778 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,768 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,778 miles
  • 2025 – 70,587 miles
  • 2024 – 65,726 miles
  • 2023 – 61,142 miles
  • 2022 – 59,342 miles
  • 2021 – 57,682 miles
  • 2020 – 56,370 miles
  • 2019 – 54,851 miles
  • 2018 – 53,286 miles
  • 2017 – 51,926 miles
  • 2016 – 50,229 miles
  • 2015 – 48,409 miles
  • 2014 – 47,324 miles
  • 2013 – 44,662 miles
  • 2012 – 42,384 miles
  • 2011 – 41,810 miles
  • 2010 – 38,773 miles
  • 2009 – 37,147 miles
  • 2008 – 35,766 miles
  • 2007 – 31,264 miles
  • 2006 – 30,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,778 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing o n inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,778 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    148767679573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,768 miles (+5,181)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    908955565695
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,587 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    216255687376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,587 miles (+4,861)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    572649283394
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,726 miles (+81)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    396434714982
    • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail65,645 miles (+4,503)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    247411810888
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged stator ring (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged stator ring (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass61,142 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,142 miles
    Test number
    768103235146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,342 miles (+1,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,342 miles
    Test number
    350429428746
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,682 miles (+1,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    521055376376
    • AdvisoryNearside wheel arches and bottom doors signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wheel arches and drivers door sign of corrosion

  10. Pass56,370 miles (+1,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,370 miles
    Test number
    153168833369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass54,851 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,851 miles
    Test number
    509965054838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,286 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,286 miles
    Test number
    418314626131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,926 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,926 miles
    Test number
    819069449697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing o n inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  14. Fail51,926 miles (+1,697)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,926 miles
    Test number
    870941640399
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing o n inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  15. Pass50,229 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    653978453824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    135016057158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,409 miles (+1,085)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    302446177998
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass47,324 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,324 miles
    Test number
    505685554241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,662 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,662 miles
    Test number
    855131333268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,384 miles (+574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,384 miles
    Test number
    497787662237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass41,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    279300361241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,810 miles (+3,037)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    328779851420
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass38,773 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,773 miles
    Test number
    421302570266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,147 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,147 miles
    Test number
    411597259216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,766 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,766 miles
    Test number
    351128368445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,264 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,264 miles
    Test number
    530580477287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,071 miles
    Test number
    871110776211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 KBC

Does S8 KBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 KBC is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 KBC?
The MOT on S8 KBC is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 KBC done?
S8 KBC was recorded at 75,778 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,280 miles a year.
Has S8 KBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 KBC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 KBC 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 KBC find?
S8 KBC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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