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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

X8 PESMOT history

X8 PES is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

X8 PES silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
181,221 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 PES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X8 PES was last recorded at 181,221 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 1,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2012: 83,498 miles, lower than 83,508 miles on 1 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,416 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,805 miles
Average per year
7,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,221 miles
  • 2024 – 179,416 miles
  • 2023 – 177,164 miles
  • 2022 – 175,221 miles
  • 2021 – 172,258 miles
  • 2019 – 155,910 miles
  • 2018 – 138,290 miles
  • 2017 – 124,836 miles
  • 2016 – 117,439 miles
  • 2014 – 104,452 miles
  • 2013 – 88,867 miles
  • 2012 – 83,498 miles
  • 2011 – 81,258 miles
  • 2010 – 68,773 miles
  • 2009 – 57,869 miles
  • 2008 – 40,508 miles
  • 2007 – 36,200 miles
  • 2006 – 29,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,221 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offsides and nearside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,221 miles (+1,805)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,221 miles
    Test number
    265975404125
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offsides and nearside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass179,416 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    179,416 miles
    Test number
    532075034177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection

  3. Fail179,409 miles (+2,245)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,409 miles
    Test number
    467757056821
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass177,164 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    177,164 miles
    Test number
    381453128751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail177,152 miles (+1,931)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,152 miles
    Test number
    518277654139
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass175,221 miles (+2,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    175,221 miles
    Test number
    821636852777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass172,258 miles (+16,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,258 miles
    Test number
    515099820461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass155,910 miles (+17,620)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,910 miles
    Test number
    218845261487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,290 miles (+13,454)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,290 miles
    Test number
    923365071248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,836 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,836 miles
    Test number
    295938089155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,439 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,439 miles
    Test number
    338236614563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear cuts in both tyres

  12. Fail117,376 miles (+12,924)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,376 miles
    Test number
    273334763255
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear cuts in both tyres

  13. Pass104,452 miles (+15,585)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,452 miles
    Test number
    116505094269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,867 miles (+4,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,867 miles
    Test number
    388230493266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass84,179 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    908089883081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,498 miles (-10)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,498 miles
    Test number
    165881732108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,508 miles (+2,250)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,508 miles
    Test number
    257282622145
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has kerb damage but does not expose cords

  18. Pass81,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,258 miles
    Test number
    667235241167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,258 miles (+12,485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,258 miles
    Test number
    805763641158
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass68,773 miles (+10,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    384592030125
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass57,869 miles (+17,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    780150059135
    • 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)

  22. Pass40,508 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,508 miles
    Test number
    513659878099
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,200 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,200 miles
    Test number
    164922417419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    652281416018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 PES

Does X8 PES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 PES expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 PES?
The MOT on X8 PES expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 PES done?
X8 PES was recorded at 181,221 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 7,725 miles a year.
Has X8 PES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 PES has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 PES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X8 PES find?
X8 PES failed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offsides and nearside brake pipes, and 4 more.

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