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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,991 cc

X8 SSSMOT history

X8 SSS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 86,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

X8 SSS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,050 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 SSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
7 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 SSS was last recorded at 86,050 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 10,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2022: 52,085 miles, lower than 73,895 miles on 9 Sept 2021.

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
75,586 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,464 miles
Average per year
6,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,050 miles
  • 2025 – 75,586 miles
  • 2024 – 66,138 miles
  • 2023 – 56,893 miles
  • 2022 – 52,085 miles
  • 2021 – 73,895 miles
  • 2020 – 39,958 miles
  • 2019 – 33,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,050 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    288570806477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,050 miles (+10,464)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    473275496463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass75,586 miles (+9,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    899286027087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass66,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,138 miles
    Test number
    775617498897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail66,138 miles (+9,245)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,138 miles
    Test number
    917235642917
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass56,893 miles (+4,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,893 miles
    Test number
    768586867571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs slightly worn, lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass52,085 miles (-21,810)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,085 miles
    Test number
    367423801017
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass73,895 miles (+33,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,895 miles
    Test number
    842229878684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass39,958 miles (+6,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,958 miles
    Test number
    141678619203
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass33,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,044 miles
    Test number
    573440200764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 SSS

Does X8 SSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 SSS is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 SSS?
The MOT on X8 SSS is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 SSS done?
X8 SSS was recorded at 86,050 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,954 miles a year.
Has X8 SSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 SSS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 SSS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X8 SSS find?
X8 SSS passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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