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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

209 PAUMOT history

209 PAU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 58,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

209 PAU grey 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,729 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
209 PAU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

209 PAU was last recorded at 58,729 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,729 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,729 miles
  • 2025 – 56,610 miles
  • 2024 – 54,458 miles
  • 2023 – 52,087 miles
  • 2022 – 50,477 miles
  • 2021 – 49,176 miles
  • 2020 – 48,334 miles
  • 2019 – 47,538 miles
  • 2018 – 46,117 miles
  • 2017 – 45,372 miles
  • 2016 – 43,741 miles
  • 2015 – 39,581 miles
  • 2014 – 35,565 miles
  • 2013 – 29,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,729 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective brace between n/s and o/s - partially detached from n/s pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,729 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,729 miles
    Test number
    123542635607
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective brace between n/s and o/s - partially detached from n/s pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail58,729 miles (+2,119)1 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,729 miles
    Test number
    673461970140
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective brace between n/s and o/s - partially detached from n/s pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass56,610 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,610 miles
    Test number
    897831680938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,458 miles (+2,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    952866968388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass52,087 miles (+1,610)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,087 miles
    Test number
    795838841201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass50,477 miles (+1,301)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,477 miles
    Test number
    262457963028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,176 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,176 miles
    Test number
    976861673568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail49,176 miles (+842)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,176 miles
    Test number
    773143099681
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass48,334 miles (+796)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,334 miles
    Test number
    351207942025
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass47,538 miles (+1,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,538 miles
    Test number
    364721516939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass46,117 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,117 miles
    Test number
    993066512441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail46,117 miles (+745)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,117 miles
    Test number
    701086273044
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass45,372 miles (+1,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    220608423166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass43,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,741 miles
    Test number
    499357100011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail43,741 miles (+4,160)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,741 miles
    Test number
    902886991912
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass39,581 miles (+4,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,581 miles
    Test number
    226035074685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass35,565 miles (+6,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,565 miles
    Test number
    356133874222
    • 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)

  18. Pass29,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,044 miles
    Test number
    787850773240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 209 PAU

What vehicle is registration 209 PAU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 209 PAU on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Sept 2010. 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 209 PAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 209 PAU is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 209 PAU?
The MOT on 209 PAU is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 209 PAU done?
209 PAU was recorded at 58,729 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,286 miles a year.
Has 209 PAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 209 PAU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 209 PAU 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 209 PAU find?
209 PAU passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective brace between n/s and o/s - partially detached from n/s pipe, and 2 more.

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