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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

V8 FCTMOT history

V8 FCT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 12 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

V8 FCT silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,242 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 FCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 FCT was last recorded at 105,242 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,896 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,346 miles
Average per year
4,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,242 miles
  • 2025 – 99,896 miles
  • 2024 – 94,475 miles
  • 2023 – 87,463 miles
  • 2022 – 81,605 miles
  • 2021 – 80,567 miles
  • 2020 – 79,917 miles
  • 2019 – 79,769 miles
  • 2018 – 78,090 miles
  • 2017 – 76,465 miles
  • 2016 – 73,280 miles
  • 2015 – 69,540 miles
  • 2014 – 64,039 miles
  • 2013 – 57,766 miles
  • 2012 – 49,885 miles
  • 2011 – 42,111 miles
  • 2010 – 32,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,242 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,242 miles (+5,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,242 miles
    Test number
    915216024943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass99,896 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,896 miles
    Test number
    839457216810
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail99,891 miles (+5,416)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,891 miles
    Test number
    497687654974
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass94,475 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,475 miles
    Test number
    344985485110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,469 miles (+7,006)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,469 miles
    Test number
    756493959245
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass87,463 miles (+5,858)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,463 miles
    Test number
    605256158909
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass81,605 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    785903067870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,567 miles (+650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,567 miles
    Test number
    887624225600
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass79,917 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    604211250311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,769 miles (+1,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,769 miles
    Test number
    572495021083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point rubber missing
  11. Pass78,090 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,090 miles
    Test number
    350650459368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,465 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    686624492351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,280 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,280 miles
    Test number
    888911430187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,540 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    650593976514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,039 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,039 miles
    Test number
    528582464246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,766 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    577946243265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,885 miles (+7,774)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,885 miles
    Test number
    657952342290
    • NoteEmissions test carried out but no readings were measured
  18. Pass42,111 miles (+1,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,111 miles
    Test number
    739697001347
    • NoteAdvise brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
    • NoteAdvise near side rear tyre wearing low tread
  19. Pass40,458 miles (+8,018)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,458 miles
    Test number
    145619141260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,440 miles
    Test number
    432453210358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 FCT

Does V8 FCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 FCT is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 FCT?
The MOT on V8 FCT is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 FCT done?
V8 FCT was recorded at 105,242 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,627 miles a year.
Has V8 FCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 FCT has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 FCT 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 FCT find?
V8 FCT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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