
Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 4,966 cc
V8 BUEMOT history
V8 BUE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 3 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 90,558 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,518 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 BUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 3 Aug 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 BUE was last recorded at 90,558 miles on 26 May 2026, 2,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,274 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,284 miles
- Average per year
- 4,518 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,558 miles
- 2025 – 88,274 miles
- 2024 – 85,276 miles
- 2023 – 80,980 miles
- 2022 – 76,898 miles
- 2021 – 74,607 miles
- 2020 – 71,300 miles
- 2019 – 66,338 miles
- 2018 – 57,171 miles
- 2017 – 52,074 miles
- 2016 – 51,496 miles
- 2015 – 49,727 miles
- 2014 – 39,419 miles
- 2013 – 28,649 miles
- 2011 – 25,552 miles
- 2010 – 18,974 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,558 miles (+2,284)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 90,558 miles
- Test number
- 915000866461
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,274 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 88,274 miles
- Test number
- 587588731747
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive no drips at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,274 miles (+2,998)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,274 miles
- Test number
- 569703336017
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive no drips at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,276 miles (+4,296)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 85,276 miles
- Test number
- 389501552527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,980 miles (+4,082)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 80,980 miles
- Test number
- 887232562360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,898 miles (+2,291)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 76,898 miles
- Test number
- 268082248473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,607 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 74,607 miles
- Test number
- 166489029085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail74,602 miles (+3,302)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,602 miles
- Test number
- 932224255941
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass71,300 miles (+4,962)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 71,300 miles
- Test number
- 159769995129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass66,338 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 66,338 miles
- Test number
- 312902647200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,333 miles (+9,162)3 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,333 miles
- Test number
- 698688743041
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass57,171 miles (+5,097)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 57,171 miles
- Test number
- 245646296099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,074 miles (+578)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 52,074 miles
- Test number
- 868978374282
- AdvisoryEML Light on
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken but still secure
- AdvisoryTyres wearing on inner edges
Pass51,496 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 51,496 miles
- Test number
- 417525524074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,727 miles (+10,308)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 49,727 miles
- Test number
- 439323625054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,419 miles (+10,770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 39,419 miles
- Test number
- 178857324018
- 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)
Pass28,649 miles (+3,097)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 28,649 miles
- Test number
- 689741833005
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass25,552 miles (+6,578)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 25,552 miles
- Test number
- 238094751353
- NoteFront brake disc's scored
Pass18,974 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 18,974 miles
- Test number
- 411023900266
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail18,973 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,973 miles
- Test number
- 970913300240
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V8 BUE
- Does V8 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BUE is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 BUE?
- The MOT on V8 BUE is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 BUE done?
- V8 BUE was recorded at 90,558 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
- Has V8 BUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 BUE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 BUE 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 BUE find?
- V8 BUE passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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