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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 6,208 cc

V8 RUHMOT history

V8 RUH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

V8 RUH black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,390 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 RUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 RUH was last recorded at 71,390 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 7,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,282 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,108 miles
Average per year
3,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,390 miles
  • 2025 – 64,282 miles
  • 2024 – 64,226 miles
  • 2022 – 64,044 miles
  • 2020 – 62,190 miles
  • 2019 – 59,016 miles
  • 2017 – 54,331 miles
  • 2016 – 50,819 miles
  • 2015 – 39,019 miles
  • 2014 – 34,113 miles
  • 2013 – 29,927 miles
  • 2012 – 25,171 miles
  • 2011 – 18,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,390 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,390 miles (+7,108)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,390 miles
    Test number
    702269742355
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  2. Pass64,282 miles (+56)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    64,282 miles
    Test number
    354330411792
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,226 miles (+182)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,226 miles
    Test number
    892784920869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass64,044 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    135128062802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,190 miles (+3,174)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,190 miles
    Test number
    528869456241
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass59,016 miles (+4,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,016 miles
    Test number
    946925653119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stone chip to screen.
  7. Pass54,331 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,331 miles
    Test number
    261344448413
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted,lipped (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)
  8. Fail54,331 miles (+3,512)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,331 miles
    Test number
    267831929308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bald (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted,lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass50,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    128404095627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,819 miles (+11,800)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    961288757087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass39,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,019 miles
    Test number
    769202087586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail39,019 miles (+4,906)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,019 miles
    Test number
    462911467824
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass34,113 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,113 miles
    Test number
    249090964269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,927 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,927 miles
    Test number
    975149253245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,171 miles (+6,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,171 miles
    Test number
    636031372289
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass18,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,248 miles
    Test number
    858487151276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 RUH

Does V8 RUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 RUH is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 RUH?
The MOT on V8 RUH is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 RUH done?
V8 RUH was recorded at 71,390 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,596 miles a year.
Has V8 RUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 RUH has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on V8 RUH 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 RUH find?
V8 RUH passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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