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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

T8 SOWMOT history

T8 SOW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 113,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,250 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 SOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 SOW was last recorded at 113,250 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,480 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,770 miles
Average per year
6,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,250 miles
  • 2025 – 109,480 miles
  • 2024 – 105,042 miles
  • 2023 – 100,461 miles
  • 2022 – 95,994 miles
  • 2021 – 90,431 miles
  • 2020 – 88,149 miles
  • 2019 – 82,181 miles
  • 2018 – 74,105 miles
  • 2017 – 64,553 miles
  • 2016 – 57,633 miles
  • 2015 – 46,860 miles
  • 2014 – 33,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,250 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,250 miles
    Test number
    380892061171
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail113,247 miles (+3,767)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,247 miles
    Test number
    170862466754
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,480 miles (+4,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    169724876000
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,042 miles (+24)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,042 miles
    Test number
    625274081137
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail105,018 miles (+4,557)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,018 miles
    Test number
    819958178774
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,461 miles (+4,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,461 miles
    Test number
    237761132709
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp connecting middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass95,994 miles (+5,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,994 miles
    Test number
    673025663127
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,431 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,431 miles
    Test number
    415556114738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,149 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,149 miles
    Test number
    875689330726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,181 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    359256304944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,105 miles (+9,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    385694138111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass64,553 miles (+6,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,553 miles
    Test number
    291502303803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass57,633 miles (+10,773)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    280949805803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,860 miles (+13,179)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,860 miles
    Test number
    206572265102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass33,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,681 miles
    Test number
    669224854189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 SOW

Does T8 SOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 SOW is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 SOW?
The MOT on T8 SOW is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 SOW done?
T8 SOW was recorded at 113,250 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,784 miles a year.
Has T8 SOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 SOW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 SOW 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 T8 SOW find?
T8 SOW passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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