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Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

X8 XSXMOT history

X8 XSX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 168,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

X8 XSX blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,332 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 XSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 XSX was last recorded at 168,332 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2019: 18,012 miles, lower than 61,335 miles on 11 Sept 2018.

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
168,297 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
13,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,332 miles
  • 2025 – 157,851 miles
  • 2024 – 146,955 miles
  • 2023 – 139,768 miles
  • 2022 – 123,436 miles
  • 2021 – 108,125 miles
  • 2020 – 33,040 miles
  • 2019 – 18,012 miles
  • 2018 – 61,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,332 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,332 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,332 miles
    Test number
    882881031845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,297 miles (+10,446)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,297 miles
    Test number
    229129679890
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,851 miles (+10,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,851 miles
    Test number
    226827888010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass146,955 miles (+7,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,955 miles
    Test number
    586392372977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,768 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,768 miles
    Test number
    320706856524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disk wobble

  6. Fail139,764 miles (+16,328)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,764 miles
    Test number
    620124366033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,436 miles (+15,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,436 miles
    Test number
    522685618069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,125 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,125 miles
    Test number
    242542695348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,023 miles (+74,983)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,023 miles
    Test number
    242560728985
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass33,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    678489264251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail33,040 miles (+15,028)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    363719437551
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass18,012 miles (-43,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,012 miles
    Test number
    226526206573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,335 miles
    Test number
    598386674044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail61,335 miles1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,335 miles
    Test number
    449180260925
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about X8 XSX

Does X8 XSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 XSX is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 XSX?
The MOT on X8 XSX is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 XSX done?
X8 XSX was recorded at 168,332 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 13,320 miles a year.
Has X8 XSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 XSX has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 XSX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X8 XSX find?
X8 XSX passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm.

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