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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 3,724 cc

X8 AABMOT history

X8 AAB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 49,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

X8 AAB silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
49,708 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 AAB was last recorded at 49,708 miles on 20 May 2026, 1,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,108 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,600 miles
Average per year
2,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,708 miles
  • 2025 – 48,108 miles
  • 2024 – 45,536 miles
  • 2023 – 42,282 miles
  • 2022 – 39,082 miles
  • 2021 – 36,177 miles
  • 2020 – 33,895 miles
  • 2019 – 31,290 miles
  • 2018 – 28,235 miles
  • 2017 – 25,292 miles
  • 2016 – 22,358 miles
  • 2015 – 19,594 miles
  • 2014 – 16,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,708 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,708 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    49,708 miles
    Test number
    189228911863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,108 miles (+2,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    273118028279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass45,536 miles (+82)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,536 miles
    Test number
    497933503313
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail45,454 miles (+3,172)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,454 miles
    Test number
    909363201566
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass42,282 miles (+3,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,282 miles
    Test number
    436258709264
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass39,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    589369656809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail39,082 miles (+2,905)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    633243889996
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass36,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,177 miles
    Test number
    883305501517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,177 miles (+2,282)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,177 miles
    Test number
    631193865811
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass33,895 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,895 miles
    Test number
    893701482570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,290 miles
    Test number
    838699012097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Fail31,290 miles (+3,055)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,290 miles
    Test number
    124006474877
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass28,235 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    160626741445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,292 miles (+2,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,292 miles
    Test number
    474564920391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass22,358 miles (+2,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,358 miles
    Test number
    621531484907
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
  16. Pass19,594 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,594 miles
    Test number
    183191558661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,665 miles
    Test number
    348324554200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 AAB

Does X8 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 AAB is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 AAB?
The MOT on X8 AAB is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 AAB done?
X8 AAB was recorded at 49,708 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,827 miles a year.
Has X8 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 AAB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 AAB 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 X8 AAB find?
X8 AAB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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