Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 5,461 cc
V8 BABMOT history
V8 BAB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 27 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 86,551 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 BAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 BAB was last recorded at 86,551 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 13,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,414 miles · 20 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,137 miles
- Average per year
- 5,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,551 miles
- 2025 – 73,414 miles
- 2024 – 65,478 miles
- 2023 – 63,022 miles
- 2022 – 60,279 miles
- 2020 – 58,730 miles
- 2019 – 56,862 miles
- 2018 – 52,987 miles
- 2017 – 46,922 miles
- 2016 – 41,048 miles
- 2015 – 29,666 miles
- 2014 – 19,019 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,551 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
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
18 tests since 12 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,551 miles (+13,137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 86,551 miles
- Test number
- 389369913461
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,414 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 73,414 miles
- Test number
- 411554561198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,414 miles (+7,936)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,414 miles
- Test number
- 182626084096
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,478 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 65,478 miles
- Test number
- 162635778131
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail65,474 miles (+2,452)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,474 miles
- Test number
- 629452673138
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,022 miles (+2,743)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 63,022 miles
- Test number
- 314027761100
- AdvisoryAll tyres damaged.
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded.
Pass60,279 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 60,279 miles
- Test number
- 569261614587
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail60,279 miles (+1,549)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,279 miles
- Test number
- 828226146490
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass58,730 miles (+1,868)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 58,730 miles
- Test number
- 150160518955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,862 miles (+3,875)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 56,862 miles
- Test number
- 175222921805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,987 miles (+6,065)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 52,987 miles
- Test number
- 751938479557
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass46,922 miles (+5,874)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 46,922 miles
- Test number
- 296074923655
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,048 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 41,048 miles
- Test number
- 712461969966
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail41,048 miles (+11,382)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,048 miles
- Test number
- 758663656303
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass29,666 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 29,666 miles
- Test number
- 478709665178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders
Fail29,666 miles (+10,647)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,666 miles
- Test number
- 748099965111
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders
Pass19,019 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 19,019 miles
- Test number
- 948233834192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,019 miles2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,019 miles
- Test number
- 187962734168
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Questions about V8 BAB
- Does V8 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BAB is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 BAB?
- The MOT on V8 BAB is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 BAB done?
- V8 BAB was recorded at 86,551 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
- Has V8 BAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 BAB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 BAB 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 V8 BAB find?
- V8 BAB passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both side.
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