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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

2 VJMOT history

2 VJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

2 VJ 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 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,034 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 VJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 VJ was last recorded at 66,034 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,781 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,253 miles
Average per year
2,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,034 miles
  • 2025 – 64,781 miles
  • 2024 – 64,238 miles
  • 2023 – 63,769 miles
  • 2022 – 63,116 miles
  • 2021 – 62,560 miles
  • 2020 – 60,966 miles
  • 2019 – 59,996 miles
  • 2018 – 57,923 miles
  • 2017 – 55,408 miles
  • 2016 – 52,882 miles
  • 2015 – 50,633 miles
  • 2014 – 47,170 miles
  • 2013 – 45,690 miles
  • 2012 – 42,792 miles
  • 2011 – 40,124 miles
  • 2010 – 37,158 miles
  • 2009 – 30,743 miles
  • 2008 – 24,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,034 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undercover fitted underbody

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,034 miles (+1,253)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,034 miles
    Test number
    833796039303
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass64,781 miles (+543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,781 miles
    Test number
    149190674676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Pass64,238 miles (+469)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    580568474395
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCan not inspect front brake pads
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet conditions

  4. Pass63,769 miles (+653)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,769 miles
    Test number
    545393339271
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

  5. Pass63,116 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    791773613691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,560 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,560 miles
    Test number
    988816516752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,966 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    707080372147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,996 miles (+2,073)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    59,996 miles
    Test number
    735348194271
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,923 miles (+2,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,923 miles
    Test number
    841402450734
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass55,408 miles (+2,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,408 miles
    Test number
    796433836719
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip provission is worn
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted underbody

  11. Pass52,882 miles (+2,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    440400773885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted underbody

  12. Pass50,633 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    256186175063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,170 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,170 miles
    Test number
    116528774465
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass47,170 miles (+1,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,170 miles
    Test number
    137438074016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass45,690 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,690 miles
    Test number
    156307883465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,792 miles
    Test number
    407279102105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,792 miles (+2,668)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,792 miles
    Test number
    678269302102
    • FailureRegistration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass40,124 miles (+2,966)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    659349001119
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn

  19. Pass37,158 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,158 miles
    Test number
    821998620148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,743 miles
    Test number
    350214509166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail30,743 miles (+6,025)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,743 miles
    Test number
    253044209470
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,718 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,718 miles
    Test number
    262177108431
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about 2 VJ

What vehicle is registration 2 VJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 VJ on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 11 May 2005. 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 2 VJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 VJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2 VJ?
The MOT on 2 VJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 VJ done?
2 VJ was recorded at 66,034 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,297 miles a year.
Has 2 VJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 VJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on 2 VJ 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 2 VJ find?
2 VJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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