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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

S8 FCMMOT history

S8 FCM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

S8 FCM black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,235 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 FCM
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
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 FCM was last recorded at 132,235 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 1,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,629 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,606 miles
Average per year
6,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,235 miles
  • 2024 – 130,629 miles
  • 2023 – 129,202 miles
  • 2022 – 127,553 miles
  • 2021 – 124,863 miles
  • 2020 – 122,681 miles
  • 2019 – 119,876 miles
  • 2018 – 115,284 miles
  • 2017 – 107,112 miles
  • 2016 – 102,836 miles
  • 2015 – 92,010 miles
  • 2014 – 84,049 miles
  • 2013 – 79,489 miles
  • 2012 – 70,934 miles
  • 2011 – 57,142 miles
  • 2010 – 40,092 miles
  • 2009 – 25,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,235 miles (+1,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,235 miles
    Test number
    221671784802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,629 miles (+1,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,629 miles
    Test number
    909085674798
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass129,202 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,202 miles
    Test number
    280536598073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,553 miles (+2,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,553 miles
    Test number
    505106098112
    • AdvisoryPlastic under guards fitted

  5. Pass124,863 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,863 miles
    Test number
    339562696715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,801 miles (+2,120)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,801 miles
    Test number
    723688945239
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,681 miles (+2,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,681 miles
    Test number
    140351127628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers above and below covering most items

  8. Pass119,876 miles (+4,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,876 miles
    Test number
    405583375666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,284 miles (+8,172)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,284 miles
    Test number
    549432086423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,112 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    825261075194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail107,111 miles (+4,275)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    474210527963
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass102,836 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,836 miles
    Test number
    664721087759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail102,817 miles (+10,807)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    645971614162
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass92,010 miles (+7,961)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    998371935053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall perished

  15. Pass84,049 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,049 miles
    Test number
    419875154011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,030 miles (+4,541)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,030 miles
    Test number
    147572454409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

  17. Pass79,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,489 miles
    Test number
    358358333056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,489 miles (+8,555)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,489 miles
    Test number
    947896433043
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken off

  19. Pass70,934 miles (+13,792)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    606687472170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,142 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,142 miles
    Test number
    879469671186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteUnable to see rear coil spring bases

  21. Fail57,142 miles (+17,050)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,142 miles
    Test number
    216759071150
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteUnable to see rear coil spring bases

  22. Pass40,092 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    651860280136
    • NoteFront wipers poor
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

  23. Fail40,092 miles (+15,046)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    444380480195
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers poor
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

  24. Pass25,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,046 miles
    Test number
    313804489150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 FCM

Does S8 FCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 FCM is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 FCM?
The MOT on S8 FCM is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 FCM done?
S8 FCM was recorded at 132,235 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 6,540 miles a year.
Has S8 FCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 FCM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 FCM 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 FCM find?
S8 FCM passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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