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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.

V8 BUE black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass90,558 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass85,276 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,276 miles
    Test number
    389501552527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,980 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    887232562360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,898 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,898 miles
    Test number
    268082248473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass66,338 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    312902647200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass57,171 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,171 miles
    Test number
    245646296099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. Pass51,496 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,496 miles
    Test number
    417525524074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,727 miles (+10,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,727 miles
    Test number
    439323625054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. Pass25,552 miles (+6,578)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,552 miles
    Test number
    238094751353
    • NoteFront brake disc's scored
  19. 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)
  20. 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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