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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

S8 SSKMOT history

S8 SSK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

S8 SSK blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,180 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SSK was last recorded at 155,180 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 4,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,357 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,823 miles
Average per year
7,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,180 miles
  • 2024 – 150,357 miles
  • 2023 – 142,450 miles
  • 2022 – 138,563 miles
  • 2021 – 133,549 miles
  • 2020 – 127,904 miles
  • 2019 – 123,102 miles
  • 2018 – 118,503 miles
  • 2017 – 113,059 miles
  • 2016 – 108,384 miles
  • 2015 – 103,189 miles
  • 2014 – 95,400 miles
  • 2013 – 83,926 miles
  • 2012 – 74,275 miles
  • 2011 – 62,076 miles
  • 2010 – 51,932 miles
  • 2009 – 42,645 miles
  • 2008 – 32,838 miles
  • 2007 – 25,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,180 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake line's on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,180 miles (+4,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,180 miles
    Test number
    536863996544
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake line's on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

  2. Pass150,357 miles (+7,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,357 miles
    Test number
    780832334011
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-body cover's fitted obscuring some under-body components front to rear of vehicle

  3. Pass142,450 miles (+3,887)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,450 miles
    Test number
    894995926807
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Drive Belt Pulley Noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r + o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension, subframes are corroded including rear coil springs and n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/f +o/s/r + central brake lines rigid and flexi ferrules are corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-body cover fitted obscuring some under-body components font to rear of vehicle

  4. Pass138,563 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,563 miles
    Test number
    334438011421
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Back (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail138,538 miles (+4,989)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,538 miles
    Test number
    846047871568
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass133,549 miles (+5,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,549 miles
    Test number
    174133079186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,904 miles
    Test number
    279283396702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,904 miles (+4,802)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,904 miles
    Test number
    940610536554
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass123,102 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,102 miles
    Test number
    243408880258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,077 miles (+4,574)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,077 miles
    Test number
    458357727576
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass118,503 miles (+5,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,503 miles
    Test number
    501662782379
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on limit

  12. Pass113,059 miles (+4,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,059 miles
    Test number
    612165310526
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 2-3mm
    • AdvisorySlight damage off side front bumper

  13. Pass108,384 miles (+5,195)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,384 miles
    Test number
    288729124755
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass103,189 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    676787830163
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Fail103,189 miles (+7,789)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    436418128256
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint cross strut (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  16. Pass95,400 miles (+11,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,400 miles
    Test number
    566875144334
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass83,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    626590133319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,926 miles (+9,651)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    565270633308
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass74,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,275 miles
    Test number
    278548942322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,275 miles (+12,199)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,275 miles
    Test number
    899777942349
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass62,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,076 miles
    Test number
    377642041354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,076 miles (+10,144)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,076 miles
    Test number
    505181341365
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass51,932 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    932706530359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,925 miles (+9,280)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    372545030306
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,645 miles (+9,807)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,645 miles
    Test number
    772042549358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    234915048354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail32,838 miles (+7,754)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    760585848379
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass25,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,084 miles
    Test number
    271819137340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 SSK

Does S8 SSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SSK is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 SSK?
The MOT on S8 SSK is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 SSK done?
S8 SSK was recorded at 155,180 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 7,249 miles a year.
Has S8 SSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SSK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 SSK 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 SSK find?
S8 SSK passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake line's on vehicle; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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