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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

X8 SOMMOT history

X8 SOM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

X8 SOM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,060 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 SOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 SOM was last recorded at 114,060 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 3,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,845 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,215 miles
Average per year
5,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,060 miles
  • 2025 – 110,845 miles
  • 2024 – 110,347 miles
  • 2023 – 109,714 miles
  • 2022 – 106,080 miles
  • 2021 – 102,656 miles
  • 2020 – 100,654 miles
  • 2019 – 98,568 miles
  • 2018 – 91,921 miles
  • 2017 – 85,057 miles
  • 2016 – 78,067 miles
  • 2015 – 66,580 miles
  • 2014 – 57,728 miles
  • 2013 – 50,044 miles
  • 2012 – 40,924 miles
  • 2011 – 34,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,060 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,060 miles (+3,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,060 miles
    Test number
    849412323907
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted

  2. Pass110,845 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,845 miles
    Test number
    494712494598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,347 miles (+633)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,347 miles
    Test number
    380947389238
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass109,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,714 miles
    Test number
    697301212849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail109,714 miles (+3,634)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,714 miles
    Test number
    194709372729
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass106,080 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,080 miles
    Test number
    664495500537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail106,014 miles (+3,358)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,014 miles
    Test number
    175676189077
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,656 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,656 miles
    Test number
    727262417804
    • 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))

  9. Fail102,655 miles (+2,001)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,655 miles
    Test number
    544503738122
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass100,654 miles (+2,086)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    375877976966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Pass98,568 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,568 miles
    Test number
    477081410815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail98,567 miles (+6,646)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,567 miles
    Test number
    706936483808
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,921 miles (+6,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,921 miles
    Test number
    372328371242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass85,057 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    804571123007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,067 miles (+11,487)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,067 miles
    Test number
    318766511053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,580 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    137427815189
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail66,533 miles (+8,805)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,533 miles
    Test number
    679234115101
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass57,728 miles (+7,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,728 miles
    Test number
    409075814103
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass50,044 miles (+9,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    606916313120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,924 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,924 miles
    Test number
    348568512125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,004 miles
    Test number
    978321761134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 SOM

Does X8 SOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 SOM is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 SOM?
The MOT on X8 SOM is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 SOM done?
X8 SOM was recorded at 114,060 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,448 miles a year.
Has X8 SOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 SOM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 SOM 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 SOM find?
X8 SOM passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; under tray and engine cover fitted.

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