MERCEDES-BENZ C E8VAS has 32 MOTs

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This 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 109,357 miles 5 days ago on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 13:21.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Sunday 29th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

E8VAS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH AUGUST 2027109,357 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Corrosion On Suspension Components
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
FAILED18TH AUGUST 2026109,357 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear Arm Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Front Arm Swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  6. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  12. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Corrosion On Suspension Components
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  17. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202529TH AUGUST 2026107,366 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Corrosion On Suspension Components
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED28TH AUGUST 202429TH AUGUST 2025104,297 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted
FAILED28TH AUGUST 2024104,297 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sill Corroded
PASSED30TH AUGUST 202329TH AUGUST 2024102,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED30TH AUGUST 2023102,024 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH AUGUST 202225TH AUGUST 2023100,285 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened And Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Is In Poor Condition
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202125TH AUGUST 202298,375 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202025TH AUGUST 202197,305 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Near Side, Central And Off Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 201926TH SEPTEMBER 202096,163 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 201996,162 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. MINOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201826TH SEPTEMBER 201994,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 201894,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
PASSED19TH APRIL 201718TH APRIL 201891,096 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED5TH APRIL 201611TH APRIL 201786,196 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
FAILED4TH APRIL 201686,196 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
PASSED27TH MARCH 201511TH APRIL 201681,463 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - Gearbox Oil Leaks
PASSED1ST APRIL 201411TH APRIL 201575,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Leaks
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn On The Inner Edges
FAILED31ST MARCH 201475,384 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Leaks
  8. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn On The Inner Edges
PASSED11TH APRIL 201311TH APRIL 201469,394 MI
FAILED4TH APRIL 201369,394 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Indicator Switch Faulty (1.4.a.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Corroded But Not Leaking.
  7. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Slightly Corroded.
PASSED5TH APRIL 201211TH APRIL 201363,284 MI
FAILED2ND APRIL 201263,284 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
FAILED7TH APRIL 201157,203 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
  2. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
PASSED7TH APRIL 201111TH APRIL 201257,203 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 201011TH APRIL 201149,492 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED22ND JULY 200929TH JULY 201047,242 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Plastic Covers Fitted Front To Rear
PASSED30TH JULY 200829TH JULY 200940,184 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 200840,182 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED26TH JULY 200725TH JULY 200833,117 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 200625TH SEPTEMBER 200724,160 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E8VAS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

E8VAS MOT Comments

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E8VAS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 109,357 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,755 miles

E8VAS FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration E8VAS was manufactured on Friday 19th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 109,357 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 4,755 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E8VAS has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 107 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 11 Minor, 17 Major, 1 Dangerous and 14 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz C is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does E8VAS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 24th August 2026 E8VAS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E8VAS Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 24th August 2026 E8VAS does have Tax. Read more

When does E8VAS Tax expire?

The current Tax for E8VAS will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does E8VAS MOT expire?

The current MOT for E8VAS will expire in 1 year on Sunday 29th August 2027. Read more

When did E8VAS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E8VAS was on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 13:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E8VAS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for E8VAS we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has E8VAS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for E8VAS we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has E8VAS done?

The odometer reading for E8VAS at the last MOT in August 2026 was 109,357 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,755 miles per year. Read more

How old is E8VAS?

The vehicle E8VAS was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 19th September 2003. Read more

What colour is E8VAS?

The official colour of E8VAS is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does E8VAS have?

E8VAS has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

E8VAS MOT Check