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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

S8 GGFMOT history

S8 GGF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 11 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.

S8 GGF black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2024
Mileage
176,963 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GGF
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
11 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GGF was last recorded at 176,963 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 5,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,325 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5,638 miles
Average per year
11,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,963 miles
  • 2022 – 171,325 miles
  • 2021 – 161,582 miles
  • 2020 – 155,649 miles
  • 2019 – 150,217 miles
  • 2018 – 142,896 miles
  • 2017 – 136,363 miles
  • 2016 – 128,888 miles
  • 2015 – 121,101 miles
  • 2014 – 104,909 miles
  • 2013 – 77,483 miles
  • 2012 – 53,073 miles
  • 2011 – 42,828 miles
  • 2010 – 29,799 miles
  • 2009 – 26,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,963 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,963 miles (+5,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    176,963 miles
    Test number
    308470054276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    171,325 miles
    Test number
    333396244810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail171,323 miles (+9,741)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,323 miles
    Test number
    623547146318
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass161,582 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,582 miles
    Test number
    853674873681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,649 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,649 miles
    Test number
    508240894660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,217 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    150,217 miles
    Test number
    706360405713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,215 miles (+7,319)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,215 miles
    Test number
    780700658195
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass142,896 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    142,896 miles
    Test number
    896070235387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,363 miles (+68)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,363 miles
    Test number
    960466616370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  10. Fail136,295 miles (+7,407)4 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,295 miles
    Test number
    406759283154
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/ rear of car (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  11. Pass128,888 miles (+7,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,888 miles
    Test number
    938078481967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass121,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,101 miles
    Test number
    617801745018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,101 miles (+16,192)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,101 miles
    Test number
    537011145067
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass104,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,909 miles
    Test number
    939472954091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,909 miles (+27,426)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,909 miles
    Test number
    259262754055
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass77,483 miles (+24,410)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,483 miles
    Test number
    325500633056
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass53,073 miles (+10,245)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    605178152078
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,828 miles
    Test number
    208147561028
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail42,828 miles (+13,029)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,828 miles
    Test number
    237603561096
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,799 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,799 miles
    Test number
    191151760034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,396 miles
    Test number
    341923059246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 GGF

Does S8 GGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 GGF expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 GGF?
The MOT on S8 GGF expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 GGF done?
S8 GGF was recorded at 176,963 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 11,048 miles a year.
Has S8 GGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GGF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 GGF 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 GGF find?
S8 GGF passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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