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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S8 LDLMOT history

S8 LDL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S8 LDL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,453 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LDL was last recorded at 143,453 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 12,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,258 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,195 miles
Average per year
11,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,453 miles
  • 2025 – 131,258 miles
  • 2024 – 120,995 miles
  • 2023 – 108,674 miles
  • 2022 – 99,265 miles
  • 2021 – 91,649 miles
  • 2020 – 83,173 miles
  • 2019 – 76,290 miles
  • 2018 – 53,639 miles
  • 2017 – 35,464 miles
  • 2016 – 33,977 miles
  • 2015 – 28,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,453 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***Both*** (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,453 miles (+12,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,453 miles
    Test number
    349494602546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***Both*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,258 miles
    Test number
    571045412496
    • AdvisoryO/S parking brake performance could be better

  3. Fail131,258 miles (+10,263)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,258 miles
    Test number
    432134803264
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ***Both*** (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***Both*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ***Both*** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S parking brake performance could be better

  4. Pass120,995 miles (+12,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,995 miles
    Test number
    615691410500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,674 miles (+9,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,674 miles
    Test number
    208398585080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,265 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    259749293789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail99,264 miles (+7,615)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,264 miles
    Test number
    969913193628
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Hand brake binding.

  8. Pass91,649 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,649 miles
    Test number
    455996454351
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Fail91,649 miles (+8,476)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,649 miles
    Test number
    874343994775
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside and outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Pass83,173 miles (+6,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,173 miles
    Test number
    968059566750
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

  11. Pass76,290 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,290 miles
    Test number
    374194710466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp washer defective

  12. Fail76,290 miles (+22,651)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,290 miles
    Test number
    825029157241
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp washer defective

  13. Pass53,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    801536861514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,639 miles (+18,175)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    853130226327
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 235/40/18 o/s/f and 225/40/18 n/s/f. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has uneven wear. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,464 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,464 miles
    Test number
    547986960918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,977 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,977 miles
    Test number
    320936416145
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges and close to limit

  17. Pass28,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,337 miles
    Test number
    529621785085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 LDL

Does S8 LDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LDL is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LDL?
The MOT on S8 LDL is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 LDL done?
S8 LDL was recorded at 143,453 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 11,114 miles a year.
Has S8 LDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LDL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 LDL 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 LDL find?
S8 LDL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***both***.

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