Mercedes-Benz 500
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
X8 AJPMOT history
X8 AJP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 3 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,258 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 85,258 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 AJP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 AJP was last recorded at 85,258 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,246 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 3,553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,258 miles
- 2024 – 84,215 miles
- 2023 – 83,173 miles
- 2022 – 82,203 miles
- 2021 – 81,517 miles
- 2019 – 79,710 miles
- 2018 – 76,280 miles
- 2017 – 73,421 miles
- 2016 – 70,240 miles
- 2015 – 66,992 miles
- 2014 – 63,562 miles
- 2013 – 58,272 miles
- 2012 – 52,198 miles
- 2011 – 45,859 miles
- 2010 – 35,891 miles
- 2009 – 31,142 miles
- 2008 – 26,823 miles
- 2007 – 21,761 miles
- 2006 – 15,314 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,258 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,258 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,258 miles
- Test number
- 507415305697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,246 miles (+1,031)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,246 miles
- Test number
- 233555771873
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded medium (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded medium (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective polish lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass84,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 84,215 miles
- Test number
- 859079465254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,215 miles (+1,042)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,215 miles
- Test number
- 873206166982
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass83,173 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 83,173 miles
- Test number
- 633456859188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,155 miles (+952)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,155 miles
- Test number
- 674902476946
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,203 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 82,203 miles
- Test number
- 322997347505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail82,203 miles (+686)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,203 miles
- Test number
- 656066263420
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass81,517 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 81,517 miles
- Test number
- 717607495989
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail81,512 miles (+1,802)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,512 miles
- Test number
- 742289395706
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass79,710 miles (+3,430)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 79,710 miles
- Test number
- 976096369801
- AdvisoryFront both tyres show outer edge wear
- AdvisoryFront registration plate shows damage
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted; becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted
Pass76,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 76,280 miles
- Test number
- 737162301765
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 351215820241
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass73,421 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 73,421 miles
- Test number
- 604809885482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail73,416 miles (+6)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,416 miles
- Test number
- 276520881900
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush joint. (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush joint. (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate has minor damage. (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail73,410 miles (+3,170)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,410 miles
- Test number
- 353792162189
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Under airbag (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Under airbag (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,240 miles (+3,248)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 70,240 miles
- Test number
- 972073058654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,992 miles (+3,430)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,992 miles
- Test number
- 837170795111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
Pass63,562 miles (+5,290)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 63,562 miles
- Test number
- 478945484197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,272 miles (+6,074)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 58,272 miles
- Test number
- 265758873164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass52,198 miles (+6,339)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 52,198 miles
- Test number
- 208842842455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,859 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 45,859 miles
- Test number
- 587941561116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,850 miles (+9,959)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,850 miles
- Test number
- 245057451447
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass35,891 miles (+4,749)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,891 miles
- Test number
- 721403060034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,142 miles (+4,319)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 31,142 miles
- Test number
- 393067659002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,823 miles (+5,062)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 26,823 miles
- Test number
- 143218358454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,761 miles (+6,447)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 21,761 miles
- Test number
- 852889557067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 15,314 miles
- Test number
- 151168856469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,314 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,314 miles
- Test number
- 301958956002
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Questions about X8 AJP
- Does X8 AJP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 AJP is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X8 AJP?
- The MOT on X8 AJP is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 AJP done?
- X8 AJP was recorded at 85,258 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,553 miles a year.
- Has X8 AJP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 AJP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on X8 AJP 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 AJP find?
- X8 AJP passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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