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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

V8 WMXMOT history

V8 WMX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 8 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

V8 WMX black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,137 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WMX was last recorded at 85,137 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,071 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
4,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,137 miles
  • 2025 – 84,071 miles
  • 2024 – 83,291 miles
  • 2023 – 82,460 miles
  • 2022 – 80,599 miles
  • 2021 – 77,604 miles
  • 2020 – 73,445 miles
  • 2019 – 68,366 miles
  • 2018 – 66,282 miles
  • 2017 – 59,471 miles
  • 2016 – 51,855 miles
  • 2015 – 41,636 miles
  • 2014 – 31,721 miles
  • 2013 – 25,533 miles
  • 2012 – 21,222 miles
  • 2011 – 16,370 miles
  • 2010 – 11,522 miles
  • 2009 – 5,109 miles
  • 2008 – 4,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,137 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,137 miles (+1,066)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    558475967046
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,071 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,071 miles
    Test number
    667743974003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,291 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    990878830509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,460 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,460 miles
    Test number
    203689359218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,599 miles (+2,995)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    645796636028
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass77,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,604 miles
    Test number
    379245610454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,604 miles (+4,159)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,604 miles
    Test number
    313804825134
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass73,445 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,445 miles
    Test number
    513660286274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,366 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    610979805579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,282 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,282 miles
    Test number
    901284074209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail66,139 miles (+6,668)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,139 miles
    Test number
    630164141253
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass59,471 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,471 miles
    Test number
    420078796960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,855 miles (+10,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,855 miles
    Test number
    236248443822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  14. Pass41,636 miles (+9,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,636 miles
    Test number
    969405765005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,721 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,721 miles
    Test number
    499842964009
    • NoteFront brake discs very corroded on inner faces

  16. Fail31,677 miles (+6,144)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,677 miles
    Test number
    928366654090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs very corroded on inner faces

  17. Fail25,533 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,533 miles
    Test number
    408764023077
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass25,533 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,533 miles
    Test number
    468794123068
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass21,222 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,222 miles
    Test number
    666316202057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,370 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,370 miles
    Test number
    805265521097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,369 miles (+4,847)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,369 miles
    Test number
    265464321063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre c scuffing on inner edge and slight weathering cracks

  22. Pass11,522 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,522 miles
    Test number
    410742620057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,109 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    5,109 miles
    Test number
    170079629487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    4,497 miles
    Test number
    473349238296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 WMX

Does V8 WMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 WMX is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 WMX?
The MOT on V8 WMX is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 WMX done?
V8 WMX was recorded at 85,137 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,495 miles a year.
Has V8 WMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WMX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on V8 WMX 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 WMX find?
V8 WMX passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod.

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