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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

232 XHKMOT history

232 XHK is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

232 XHK red 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 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
149,007 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
232 XHK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

232 XHK was last recorded at 149,007 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,971 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
5,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,007 miles
  • 2025 – 147,259 miles
  • 2024 – 146,478 miles
  • 2023 – 145,079 miles
  • 2022 – 143,169 miles
  • 2021 – 140,513 miles
  • 2020 – 139,435 miles
  • 2019 – 136,545 miles
  • 2018 – 122,813 miles
  • 2017 – 108,685 miles
  • 2016 – 91,412 miles
  • 2015 – 83,592 miles
  • 2014 – 75,537 miles
  • 2013 – 70,808 miles
  • 2012 – 65,880 miles
  • 2011 – 59,030 miles
  • 2010 – 52,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,007 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top A arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,007 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    149,007 miles
    Test number
    924298523741
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail148,971 miles (+1,712)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,971 miles
    Test number
    508539302498
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed smoke filling workshop (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass147,259 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,259 miles
    Test number
    861327088911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,219 miles (+741)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,219 miles
    Test number
    149422249786
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,478 miles (+27)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,478 miles
    Test number
    321843325212
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top A arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,451 miles (+1,372)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    730411969457
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top A arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,079 miles (+1,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,079 miles
    Test number
    824390225537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass143,169 miles (+2,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,169 miles
    Test number
    794701846383
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted front to rear

  9. Pass140,513 miles (+1,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,513 miles
    Test number
    602758840008
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted front to rear

  10. Pass139,435 miles (+2,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,435 miles
    Test number
    592038171884
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass136,545 miles (+13,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,545 miles
    Test number
    732146034167
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass122,813 miles (+14,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,813 miles
    Test number
    504301681714
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read

  13. Pass108,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,685 miles
    Test number
    382815728558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop

  14. Fail108,685 miles (+17,273)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,685 miles
    Test number
    230847369194
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop

  15. Pass91,412 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    762330605217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    629220175097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,592 miles (+8,055)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    917900775056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  18. Pass75,537 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,537 miles
    Test number
    348178534050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,808 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,808 miles
    Test number
    306396933006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,880 miles (+6,850)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,880 miles
    Test number
    239140122077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,030 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,030 miles
    Test number
    829332041077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,567 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,567 miles
    Test number
    983252230059
    • 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)
    • NoteDue to under covering inspected obstucted

Questions about 232 XHK

What vehicle is registration 232 XHK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 232 XHK on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 19 Dec 2006. 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 232 XHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 232 XHK is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 232 XHK?
The MOT on 232 XHK is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 232 XHK done?
232 XHK was recorded at 149,007 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 5,762 miles a year.
Has 232 XHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 232 XHK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 232 XHK 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 232 XHK find?
232 XHK passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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