Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

X8 ALWMOT history

X8 ALW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

X8 ALW silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,690 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,278 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X8 ALW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ALW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ALW was last recorded at 107,690 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,684 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,690 miles
  • 2025 – 103,869 miles
  • 2024 – 101,800 miles
  • 2023 – 100,115 miles
  • 2021 – 95,549 miles
  • 2020 – 92,669 miles
  • 2019 – 87,818 miles
  • 2018 – 82,311 miles
  • 2017 – 76,987 miles
  • 2016 – 71,931 miles
  • 2015 – 65,483 miles
  • 2014 – 54,110 miles
  • 2013 – 45,152 miles
  • 2012 – 30,628 miles
  • 2011 – 28,672 miles
  • 2010 – 24,869 miles
  • 2009 – 20,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,690 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.

  • Rear discs pitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight play in o.s.f wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under body covered in plastic covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,690 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,690 miles
    Test number
    515084892754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,684 miles (+3,815)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,684 miles
    Test number
    656093222300
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass103,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,869 miles
    Test number
    177654246170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,869 miles (+2,069)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,869 miles
    Test number
    117944321985
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass101,800 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,800 miles
    Test number
    961434465901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,115 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,115 miles
    Test number
    117463434726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,549 miles (+2,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,549 miles
    Test number
    854649167897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass92,669 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,669 miles
    Test number
    988986290317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,818 miles (+5,507)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,818 miles
    Test number
    208416753039
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing thin on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear suspension springs corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious parts and places have surface corrosion
  10. Pass82,311 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    490598597286
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in o.s.f wheel
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in plastic covers
  11. Fail82,298 miles (+5,311)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,298 miles
    Test number
    395438313821
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe rusty marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in o.s.f wheel
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in plastic covers
  12. Pass76,987 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,987 miles
    Test number
    865827848192
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering a lot of the under side /also couldn't fully see the rear coil springs
  13. Fail76,986 miles (+5,055)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,986 miles
    Test number
    717125156711
    • FailureOffside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering a lot of the under side /also couldn't fully see the rear coil springs
  14. Pass71,931 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    754992186742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,483 miles (+11,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,483 miles
    Test number
    799494805270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass54,110 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,110 miles
    Test number
    929510494186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,152 miles (+14,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,152 miles
    Test number
    779679463181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass30,628 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,628 miles
    Test number
    527981792143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,672 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,672 miles
    Test number
    189970831246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,869 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,869 miles
    Test number
    321113930236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,558 miles
    Test number
    481627149226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 ALW

Does X8 ALW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ALW is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 ALW?
The MOT on X8 ALW is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ALW done?
X8 ALW was recorded at 107,690 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,278 miles a year.
Has X8 ALW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ALW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 ALW 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 ALW find?
X8 ALW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all X8A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.