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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

S8 LAPMOT history

S8 LAP is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 84,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S8 LAP grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,014 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LAP was last recorded at 84,014 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 8,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,591 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,423 miles
Average per year
5,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,014 miles
  • 2025 – 75,591 miles
  • 2024 – 66,348 miles
  • 2023 – 57,313 miles
  • 2022 – 49,063 miles
  • 2021 – 41,742 miles
  • 2020 – 35,470 miles
  • 2019 – 33,748 miles
  • 2018 – 27,956 miles
  • 2017 – 24,544 miles
  • 2016 – 21,516 miles
  • 2015 – 18,869 miles
  • 2014 – 15,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,014 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,014 miles (+8,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,014 miles
    Test number
    953672746324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass75,591 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,591 miles
    Test number
    630481784982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,292 miles (+8,944)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    776730522289
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass66,348 miles (+101)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,348 miles
    Test number
    298311154392
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Fail66,247 miles (+8,934)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    357184472294
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass57,313 miles (+8,250)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,313 miles
    Test number
    732336000505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,063 miles (+7,321)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,063 miles
    Test number
    220259396572
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass41,742 miles (+6,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,742 miles
    Test number
    305001498208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass35,470 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    675805523382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,748 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,748 miles
    Test number
    888717423260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,956 miles (+3,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,956 miles
    Test number
    391063382360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass24,544 miles (+3,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,544 miles
    Test number
    734825874253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front deep cut to tyre side wall. No cord showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass21,516 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,516 miles
    Test number
    928557286866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,869 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,869 miles
    Test number
    656169205242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    15,551 miles
    Test number
    679798784168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 LAP

Does S8 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LAP is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LAP?
The MOT on S8 LAP is valid until 5 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 LAP done?
S8 LAP was recorded at 84,014 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,590 miles a year.
Has S8 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LAP has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 LAP 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 LAP find?
S8 LAP passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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