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Mercedes-Benz 310

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc

S8 TOYMOT history

S8 TOY is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz 310 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,492 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 TOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
310
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 TOY was last recorded at 81,492 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,472 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
1,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,492 miles
  • 2025 – 81,279 miles
  • 2024 – 80,875 miles
  • 2023 – 80,456 miles
  • 2022 – 80,164 miles
  • 2021 – 79,233 miles
  • 2020 – 78,901 miles
  • 2019 – 78,126 miles
  • 2018 – 77,702 miles
  • 2017 – 77,103 miles
  • 2016 – 76,593 miles
  • 2015 – 75,714 miles
  • 2014 – 74,226 miles
  • 2013 – 72,807 miles
  • 2012 – 70,692 miles
  • 2011 – 69,119 miles
  • 2010 – 66,562 miles
  • 2009 – 64,721 miles
  • 2008 – 62,818 miles
  • 2007 – 59,427 miles
  • 2006 – 56,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,492 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicleRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,492 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,492 miles
    Test number
    128200151934
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Fail81,472 miles (+193)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,472 miles
    Test number
    731078739915
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass81,279 miles (+404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,279 miles
    Test number
    999291095405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    514122566288
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Fail80,875 miles (+419)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    823673912951
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  6. Pass80,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    152289676570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes and o/s/f slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail80,456 miles (+292)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    872666541010
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes and o/s/f slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass80,164 miles (+931)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    735212419129
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,233 miles (+332)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    309913271038
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have play in the struts
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift in both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,901 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    413742545663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

  11. Fail78,896 miles (+770)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,896 miles
    Test number
    876284413375
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick has gone metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

  12. Pass78,126 miles (+424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,126 miles
    Test number
    921160158931
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe corrded and slightly blowing

  13. Pass77,702 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,702 miles
    Test number
    595660305968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,103 miles (+510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,103 miles
    Test number
    198333603570
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slight corrosion

  15. Pass76,593 miles (+879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,593 miles
    Test number
    358139338357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass75,714 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,714 miles
    Test number
    557008670468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,713 miles (+1,487)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,713 miles
    Test number
    384223181710
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure pad broken away from back plate (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass74,226 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,226 miles
    Test number
    688347294287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,807 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    437160273243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,692 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,692 miles
    Test number
    167128762293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,119 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,119 miles
    Test number
    928975261287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,562 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    180987160259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,541 miles (+1,820)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,541 miles
    Test number
    160060260270
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass64,721 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,721 miles
    Test number
    544081579218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,818 miles (+3,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,818 miles
    Test number
    813060578253
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass59,427 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,427 miles
    Test number
    443265277235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,106 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,106 miles
    Test number
    534096976218
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar links slightly worn
    • NoteExhaust clamp broke
    • NoteHand brake travel

Questions about S8 TOY

Does S8 TOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 TOY is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 TOY?
The MOT on S8 TOY is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 TOY done?
S8 TOY was recorded at 81,492 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,275 miles a year.
Has S8 TOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 TOY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 TOY 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 TOY find?
S8 TOY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: brake load sensing valve stiff; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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