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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

V8 CUGMOT history

V8 CUG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 12 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

V8 CUG blue 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 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
85,159 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 CUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 CUG was last recorded at 85,159 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 1,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,705 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,454 miles
Average per year
3,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,159 miles
  • 2024 – 83,705 miles
  • 2022 – 80,512 miles
  • 2021 – 80,218 miles
  • 2019 – 79,669 miles
  • 2018 – 79,566 miles
  • 2013 – 70,184 miles
  • 2012 – 63,435 miles
  • 2011 – 53,311 miles
  • 2010 – 47,867 miles
  • 2009 – 40,600 miles
  • 2008 – 29,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,159 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    340710340390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,159 miles (+1,454)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    177875274013
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass83,705 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    447342016665
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips and a crack on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail83,705 miles (+3,193)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    698200745988
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips and a crack on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,512 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,512 miles
    Test number
    756429422841
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,218 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    722831268418
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass79,669 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    756639852434
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass79,566 miles (+9,382)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    244523784966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,184 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,184 miles
    Test number
    415474523278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,435 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    707090932230
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre has a deep cut in outer side wall not down to cords
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail63,435 miles (+10,124)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    927580432279
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre has a deep cut in outer side wall not down to cords
    • FailureBrake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass53,311 miles (+5,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,311 miles
    Test number
    729070501292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,867 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,867 miles
    Test number
    600644790145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    492561419218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,600 miles (+11,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    882801219225
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass29,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,566 miles
    Test number
    730528398003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 CUG

Does V8 CUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 CUG expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 CUG?
The MOT on V8 CUG expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 CUG done?
V8 CUG was recorded at 85,159 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 3,287 miles a year.
Has V8 CUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 CUG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 CUG 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 CUG find?
V8 CUG passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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