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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

V8 CSAMOT history

V8 CSA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,887 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 CSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
R-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 CSA was last recorded at 122,887 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,600 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,287 miles
Average per year
6,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,887 miles
  • 2025 – 120,600 miles
  • 2024 – 115,470 miles
  • 2023 – 107,595 miles
  • 2022 – 97,536 miles
  • 2021 – 88,692 miles
  • 2020 – 82,852 miles
  • 2019 – 72,722 miles
  • 2018 – 64,936 miles
  • 2017 – 59,400 miles
  • 2016 – 52,912 miles
  • 2015 – 43,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,887 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear pads worn more than o/s/r.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly lowwer than o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak onto under tray.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,887 miles (+2,287)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    355354383236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,600 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,600 miles
    Test number
    886963960898
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,595 miles (+5,125)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,595 miles
    Test number
    174784746275
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,470 miles (+3,542)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,470 miles
    Test number
    390926840490
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,928 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,928 miles
    Test number
    134024049076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear pads worn more than o/s/r.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly lowwer than o/s/r
    • AdvisoryOil leak onto under tray.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail111,926 miles (+4,331)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,926 miles
    Test number
    594097076881
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component insecure bumper. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades wearing, attention soon.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose not secure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear pads worn more than o/s/r.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly lowwer than o/s/r
    • AdvisoryOil leak onto under tray.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear level links seized, o/s/r & n/s/r

  7. Pass107,595 miles (+10,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,595 miles
    Test number
    564257914531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,536 miles (+8,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,536 miles
    Test number
    760267717546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,692 miles (+5,840)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    639243880443
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,852 miles (+10,130)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    147647409257
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass72,722 miles (+7,786)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,722 miles
    Test number
    645091836468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,936 miles (+5,536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,936 miles
    Test number
    796470266249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass59,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,400 miles
    Test number
    843083725374
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail59,395 miles (+6,483)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,395 miles
    Test number
    389032858723
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass52,912 miles (+8,957)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    421722796309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,955 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,955 miles
    Test number
    336951825002
    • NoteOs and ns front tyres have sidewall damage and shoulder wear but ok for test

Questions about V8 CSA

Does V8 CSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 CSA is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 CSA?
The MOT on V8 CSA is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 CSA done?
V8 CSA was recorded at 122,887 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,744 miles a year.
Has V8 CSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 CSA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 CSA 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 V8 CSA find?
V8 CSA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19, and 2 more.

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