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Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

S8 RTCMOT history

S8 RTC is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

S8 RTC grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
99,850 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 RTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
7 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 RTC was last recorded at 99,850 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2026: 99,848 miles, lower than 99,850 miles on 27 Apr 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,850 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,850 miles
  • 2025 – 93,460 miles
  • 2024 – 87,130 miles
  • 2023 – 80,807 miles
  • 2022 – 72,660 miles
  • 2021 – 63,626 miles
  • 2020 – 59,125 miles
  • 2019 – 51,558 miles
  • 2018 – 43,445 miles
  • 2017 – 35,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,850 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel has a welded repair
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Body component slightly loose bumper/exhaust tail pipe trims (6.2.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Body component slightly loose rear bumper/ exhaust tail pipe trims

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,850 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,850 miles
    Test number
    405881324779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel has a welded repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Body component slightly loose bumper/exhaust tail pipe trims (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,848 miles (-2)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,848 miles
    Test number
    995406456044
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose rear bumper/ exhaust tail pipe trims (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail99,850 miles (+6,390)2 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,850 miles
    Test number
    369874103964
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose rear bumper/ exhaust tail pipe trims (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Pass93,460 miles (+6,330)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    552654093447
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front roadwheel has a welded repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever handle broken and repaired with cable tie (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass87,130 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    851693786515
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut inner widewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Fail87,130 miles (+6,323)1 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    880347734721
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 conty 97y (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut inner widewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Pass80,807 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    698138917419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail80,807 miles (+8,147)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    816655981630
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread area 265/35/18 97y conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 245/40/18 97y conti (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,660 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,660 miles
    Test number
    376711459191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush slight cracking /wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush slight cracking /wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail72,660 miles (+9,034)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,660 miles
    Test number
    390960652808
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush slight cracking /wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush slight cracking /wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,626 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    63,626 miles
    Test number
    211645472361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,125 miles
    Test number
    422444337959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Fail59,125 miles (+7,567)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,125 miles
    Test number
    327519956012
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass51,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    326481187066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,558 miles (+8,113)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    737460701393
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass43,445 miles (+8,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,445 miles
    Test number
    868438074475
    • AdvisoryBoth offside tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

  17. Pass35,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,421 miles
    Test number
    580328606815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,421 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,421 miles
    Test number
    537007096856
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread heavily worn, exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S8 RTC

Does S8 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 RTC is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 RTC?
The MOT on S8 RTC is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 RTC done?
S8 RTC was recorded at 99,850 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 7,037 miles a year.
Has S8 RTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 RTC has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 RTC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 RTC find?
S8 RTC passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush; nearside front road wheel has a welded repair, and 6 more.

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