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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 3,498 cc

S8 BJUMOT history

S8 BJU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 21 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 171,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S8 BJU black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
171,381 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BJU was last recorded at 171,381 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,008 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,373 miles
Average per year
10,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,381 miles
  • 2025 – 167,008 miles
  • 2024 – 147,401 miles
  • 2023 – 129,190 miles
  • 2022 – 119,007 miles
  • 2021 – 114,323 miles
  • 2020 – 109,281 miles
  • 2019 – 101,704 miles
  • 2018 – 95,527 miles
  • 2017 – 79,856 miles
  • 2015 – 62,074 miles
  • 2014 – 39,944 miles
  • 2013 – 28,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,381 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,381 miles (+4,373)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    171,381 miles
    Test number
    312110712156
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass167,008 miles (+19,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    167,008 miles
    Test number
    336655503110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass147,401 miles (+18,211)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,401 miles
    Test number
    398794322805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,190 miles (+10,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,190 miles
    Test number
    608492851142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass119,007 miles (+4,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,007 miles
    Test number
    175317690586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass114,323 miles (+5,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,323 miles
    Test number
    676946238047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass109,281 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,281 miles
    Test number
    851067290756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail109,243 miles (+7,539)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    873991176601
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass101,704 miles (+6,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    663915773904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
  10. Pass95,527 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,527 miles
    Test number
    639139978328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,828 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,828 miles
    Test number
    741750442811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,819 miles (+14,963)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,819 miles
    Test number
    885687912217
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass79,856 miles (+17,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,856 miles
    Test number
    738392321587
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust rubber mount detiorated
  14. Pass62,074 miles (+22,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,074 miles
    Test number
    160341824876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,944 miles (+3,632)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,944 miles
    Test number
    319773064396
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn smooth on extreme inner edges
  16. Pass36,312 miles (+7,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,312 miles
    Test number
    418399754075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass28,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,964 miles
    Test number
    629369283080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BJU

Does S8 BJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BJU is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BJU?
The MOT on S8 BJU is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BJU done?
S8 BJU was recorded at 171,381 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 10,666 miles a year.
Has S8 BJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BJU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S8 BJU 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 S8 BJU find?
S8 BJU passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp has a minor leak; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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