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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

C8 ACMMOT history

C8 ACM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

C8 ACM silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,286 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ACM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ACM was last recorded at 142,286 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,524 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,762 miles
Average per year
6,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,286 miles
  • 2025 – 139,524 miles
  • 2024 – 134,752 miles
  • 2023 – 129,833 miles
  • 2022 – 123,875 miles
  • 2021 – 119,966 miles
  • 2020 – 117,854 miles
  • 2019 – 112,317 miles
  • 2018 – 104,599 miles
  • 2017 – 100,614 miles
  • 2016 – 93,252 miles
  • 2015 – 87,620 miles
  • 2014 – 81,331 miles
  • 2013 – 77,099 miles
  • 2012 – 73,222 miles
  • 2011 – 60,596 miles
  • 2010 – 46,951 miles
  • 2009 – 37,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,286 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Large engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,286 miles (+2,762)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,286 miles
    Test number
    423672408057
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass139,524 miles (+4,772)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,524 miles
    Test number
    496116066063
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,752 miles (+4,919)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,752 miles
    Test number
    849572135848
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass129,833 miles (+5,958)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,833 miles
    Test number
    136844514660
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass123,875 miles (+3,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,875 miles
    Test number
    894693783850
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,966 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,966 miles
    Test number
    382441259301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,854 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,854 miles
    Test number
    805705139732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,804 miles (+5,487)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,804 miles
    Test number
    150776747657
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,317 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,317 miles
    Test number
    721178789037
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,316 miles (+7,717)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,316 miles
    Test number
    128141864032
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass104,599 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,599 miles
    Test number
    131233868397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,614 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,614 miles
    Test number
    563479033385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,252 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    279311119523
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass87,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    807918014891
    • AdvisoryLarge engine oil leak

  15. Fail87,620 miles (+6,289)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    970182764471
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLarge engine oil leak

  16. Pass81,331 miles (+4,232)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,331 miles
    Test number
    496342154277
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass77,099 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    696309443273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail77,086 miles (+3,864)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    529193943270
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass73,222 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,222 miles
    Test number
    485062052279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,007 miles (+12,411)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,007 miles
    Test number
    939258242213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass60,596 miles (+13,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,596 miles
    Test number
    659846151294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass46,951 miles (+9,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,951 miles
    Test number
    672517940283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,308 miles
    Test number
    220465059241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 ACM

Does C8 ACM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 ACM is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 ACM?
The MOT on C8 ACM is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 ACM done?
C8 ACM was recorded at 142,286 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,192 miles a year.
Has C8 ACM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ACM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 ACM 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 C8 ACM find?
C8 ACM passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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