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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 4,966 cc

1785 AHMOT history

1785 AH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 1 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

1785 AH silver 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 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,697 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1785 AH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1785 AH was last recorded at 58,697 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,112 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,585 miles
Average per year
2,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,697 miles
  • 2025 – 57,112 miles
  • 2024 – 55,354 miles
  • 2023 – 54,384 miles
  • 2022 – 53,551 miles
  • 2021 – 52,073 miles
  • 2020 – 50,927 miles
  • 2019 – 49,543 miles
  • 2018 – 47,962 miles
  • 2017 – 46,727 miles
  • 2016 – 45,655 miles
  • 2015 – 39,906 miles
  • 2014 – 34,273 miles
  • 2013 – 27,699 miles
  • 2012 – 22,021 miles
  • 2011 – 16,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,697 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,697 miles (+1,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,697 miles
    Test number
    483002703498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass57,112 miles (+1,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,112 miles
    Test number
    693953008144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust is still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass55,354 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    150148825796
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective 2 x exhaust brackets partially broken but not resulting in system being insecure. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod has very slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod has very slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rear exhaust brackets fully broken but not resulting in system being insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail55,354 miles (+970)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    917763389739
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily perished on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective 2 x exhaust brackets partially broken but not resulting in system being insecure. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod has very slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod has very slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rear exhaust brackets fully broken but not resulting in system being insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass54,384 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    679129092146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail54,382 miles (+831)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,382 miles
    Test number
    917350416974
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass53,551 miles (+220)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,551 miles
    Test number
    950691317236
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust brackets cracked but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Heatshield loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Heatshield loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail53,331 miles (+1,258)3 dangerous1 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,331 miles
    Test number
    738395555095
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust brackets cracked but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Heatshield loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Heatshield loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,073 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,073 miles
    Test number
    147408630007
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail52,069 miles (+1,142)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,069 miles
    Test number
    136988623112
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass50,927 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,927 miles
    Test number
    246392552862
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail50,925 miles (+1,382)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,925 miles
    Test number
    328706508395
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass49,543 miles (+1,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,543 miles
    Test number
    335343391842
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass47,962 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    105044687102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail47,962 miles (+1,235)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    867446587780
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass46,727 miles (+1,072)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,727 miles
    Test number
    635692525476
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on tread blocks
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on tread blocks
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on tread blocks
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on tread blocks

  17. Pass45,655 miles (+5,749)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,655 miles
    Test number
    453773540576
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate starting to delaminate.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bottom ball joint has slight play in it.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Castor arm bush splitting.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator bulb starting to go white
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread close to legal limit
    • AdvisorySlight cracking on all tyres

  18. Pass39,906 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,906 miles
    Test number
    429317762188
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to delaminate.
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Castor arm bush starting to split.
    • AdvisoryRear tyre starting to get low.
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on O/S/R metal brake pipe.

  19. Fail39,906 miles (+5,633)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,906 miles
    Test number
    970717217409
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to delaminate.
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Castor arm bush starting to split.
    • AdvisoryRear tyre starting to get low.
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on O/S/R metal brake pipe.

  20. Pass34,273 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,273 miles
    Test number
    557757134286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,699 miles
    Test number
    757114133211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,699 miles (+5,678)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,699 miles
    Test number
    928242933291
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  23. Pass22,021 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,021 miles
    Test number
    329984832486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,050 miles
    Test number
    747305031237
    • 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)

Questions about 1785 AH

What vehicle is registration 1785 AH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1785 AH on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 1 Oct 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1785 AH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1785 AH is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1785 AH?
The MOT on 1785 AH is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1785 AH done?
1785 AH was recorded at 58,697 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 2,838 miles a year.
Has 1785 AH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1785 AH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 1785 AH 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 1785 AH find?
1785 AH passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; offside front exhaust mounting defective, and 1 more.

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