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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

X8 SWEMOT history

X8 SWE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

X8 SWE silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,049 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 SWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 SWE was last recorded at 81,049 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 6,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,830 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,219 miles
Average per year
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,049 miles
  • 2024 – 74,830 miles
  • 2023 – 67,008 miles
  • 2022 – 58,793 miles
  • 2020 – 55,661 miles
  • 2019 – 54,920 miles
  • 2018 – 50,442 miles
  • 2017 – 45,037 miles
  • 2016 – 41,322 miles
  • 2015 – 41,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,049 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,049 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    100612368102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass74,830 miles (+7,822)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,830 miles
    Test number
    448452482315
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass67,008 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,008 miles
    Test number
    465768556873
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail67,006 miles (+8,213)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,006 miles
    Test number
    501236116513
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass58,793 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    541621017425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,253 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,253 miles
    Test number
    326697028162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,661 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    521446982496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,920 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,920 miles
    Test number
    221583621200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,442 miles
    Test number
    120180504913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,441 miles (+1,808)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,441 miles
    Test number
    542092768719
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass48,633 miles (+3,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    757692702719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass45,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,037 miles
    Test number
    934877160070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,037 miles (+3,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,037 miles
    Test number
    921190148733
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  14. Pass41,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,322 miles
    Test number
    424262830438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,322 miles (+51)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,322 miles
    Test number
    577503834910
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass41,271 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,271 miles
    Test number
    922172203688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,240 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,240 miles
    Test number
    887781615166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front alloy wheel buckled

Questions about X8 SWE

Does X8 SWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 SWE is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X8 SWE?
The MOT on X8 SWE is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 SWE done?
X8 SWE was recorded at 81,049 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
Has X8 SWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 SWE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X8 SWE 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 SWE find?
X8 SWE passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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