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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S8 PMLMOT history

S8 PML is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2022.

S8 PML silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
74,941 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 PML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 PML was last recorded at 74,941 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 2,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,545 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,396 miles
Average per year
1,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,941 miles
  • 2021 – 72,545 miles
  • 2020 – 71,999 miles
  • 2019 – 69,142 miles
  • 2018 – 67,711 miles
  • 2017 – 65,372 miles
  • 2016 – 62,472 miles
  • 2015 – 61,978 miles
  • 2014 – 58,937 miles
  • 2013 – 56,502 miles
  • 2012 – 54,559 miles
  • 2011 – 52,330 miles
  • 2010 – 50,766 miles
  • 2009 – 48,998 miles
  • 2008 – 47,573 miles
  • 2007 – 45,130 miles
  • 2006 – 43,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,941 miles
  • AdvisoryAll doors show light to moderate corrosion.
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components show moderate corrosion.
  • AdvisoryAll wheel arches show moderate corrosion.
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail by lower arm rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/ sill by arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail by lower arm rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/ sill by arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody of the vehicle including chassis, sills and floor shows light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,941 miles (+2,396)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    520155306452
    • AdvisoryAll doors show light to moderate corrosion.
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components show moderate corrosion.
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches show moderate corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail by lower arm rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/ sill by arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail by lower arm rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/ sill by arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of the vehicle including chassis, sills and floor shows light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

  2. Pass72,545 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    913749686940
    • AdvisoryNearside Both passenger doors show light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch shows light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch shows light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch shows light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch shows light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,545 miles (+546)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    498415685172
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Both passenger doors show light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch shows light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch shows light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch shows light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch shows light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,999 miles (+2,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,999 miles
    Test number
    395108694160
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wheel arches show light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear wheel arches show light corrosion.

  5. Pass69,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,142 miles
    Test number
    890972384235
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail69,142 miles (+1,431)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,142 miles
    Test number
    129872323953
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    115831352281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,711 miles (+2,339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    826713485062
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass65,372 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    934386718593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,472 miles (+494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,472 miles
    Test number
    595148902142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass61,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,978 miles
    Test number
    355350665196
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail61,978 miles (+3,041)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,978 miles
    Test number
    965840365150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass58,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    217300374153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,937 miles (+2,435)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    849840874116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass56,502 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,502 miles
    Test number
    686009963128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,559 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,559 miles
    Test number
    879644762184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,330 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,330 miles
    Test number
    366958461192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,766 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,766 miles
    Test number
    250706360139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,998 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,998 miles
    Test number
    602478269109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    423034968135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,573 miles (+2,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    824114968148
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  22. Pass45,130 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,130 miles
    Test number
    330389067193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,223 miles
    Test number
    204070076417
    • NoteFront number plate spit

Questions about S8 PML

Does S8 PML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 PML expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 PML?
The MOT on S8 PML expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 PML done?
S8 PML was recorded at 74,941 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 1,941 miles a year.
Has S8 PML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 PML has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 PML 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 PML find?
S8 PML passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2022 with 11 advisories: all doors show light to moderate corrosion.; all suspension components show moderate corrosion.; all wheel arches show moderate corrosion., and 8 more.

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