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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

V8 EXAMOT history

V8 EXA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 5 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

V8 EXA black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,251 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 EXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 EXA was last recorded at 92,251 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,505 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,746 miles
Average per year
4,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,251 miles
  • 2024 – 90,505 miles
  • 2023 – 75,037 miles
  • 2022 – 54,469 miles
  • 2021 – 46,030 miles
  • 2020 – 45,810 miles
  • 2018 – 45,751 miles
  • 2017 – 44,243 miles
  • 2016 – 42,571 miles
  • 2015 – 40,158 miles
  • 2014 – 36,747 miles
  • 2013 – 32,814 miles
  • 2012 – 27,495 miles
  • 2011 – 26,977 miles
  • 2009 – 25,403 miles
  • 2008 – 23,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,251 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,251 miles (+1,746)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    638792554717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,505 miles (+15,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    678602406391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,037 miles
    Test number
    592257458034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,037 miles (+20,568)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,037 miles
    Test number
    493277087500
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass54,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    557186733562
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively lack of use (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively lack of use (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail54,469 miles (+8,439)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    813501864369
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively lack of use (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively lack of use (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass46,030 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,030 miles
    Test number
    503946469574
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres - slight cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper ball joints - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail46,025 miles (+16)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,025 miles
    Test number
    725924604744
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail46,009 miles (+199)7 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    803385642151
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished too (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  10. Pass45,810 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,810 miles
    Test number
    401230459532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,751 miles (+1,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,751 miles
    Test number
    439441131587
    • AdvisoryPlastic underbody panels fitted at test.

  12. Pass44,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    647530751347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,243 miles (+1,672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    301951375183
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass42,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    632367448072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check brake pipes fully as protective covers fitted

  15. Fail42,571 miles (+2,413)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    915208887198
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check brake pipes fully as protective covers fitted

  16. Pass40,158 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,158 miles
    Test number
    571765806225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,747 miles (+3,933)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    348691234493
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass32,814 miles (+5,319)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,814 miles
    Test number
    526504613211
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass27,495 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,495 miles
    Test number
    746481202200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,977 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,977 miles
    Test number
    419546611261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,403 miles (+2,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,403 miles
    Test number
    660405449316
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass23,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,113 miles
    Test number
    471636328468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 EXA

Does V8 EXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 EXA is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 EXA?
The MOT on V8 EXA is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 EXA done?
V8 EXA was recorded at 92,251 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,081 miles a year.
Has V8 EXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 EXA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 EXA 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 EXA find?
V8 EXA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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