Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
C8 XBLMOT history
C8 XBL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 3 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 59,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 59,551 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 XBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 3 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 XBL was last recorded at 59,551 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,956 miles · 8 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,595 miles
- Average per year
- 840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,551 miles
- 2025 – 56,956 miles
- 2024 – 56,247 miles
- 2023 – 55,616 miles
- 2022 – 55,196 miles
- 2020 – 55,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,551 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
8 tests since 1 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,551 miles (+2,595)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 59,551 miles
- Test number
- 155972557156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,956 miles (+709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 56,956 miles
- Test number
- 200407144064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,247 miles (+631)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 56,247 miles
- Test number
- 387243842209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,616 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 55,616 miles
- Test number
- 107402228226
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail55,616 miles (+420)1 dangerous5 major1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,616 miles
- Test number
- 683952717808
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,196 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 55,196 miles
- Test number
- 846632697706
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail55,196 miles (+57)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,196 miles
- Test number
- 705545634717
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 55,139 miles
- Test number
- 102386525194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 XBL
- Does C8 XBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 XBL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 XBL?
- The MOT on C8 XBL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 XBL done?
- C8 XBL was recorded at 59,551 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 840 miles a year.
- Has C8 XBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 XBL has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on C8 XBL 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 XBL find?
- C8 XBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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