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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Gold · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

4985 DGMOT history

4985 DG is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

4985 DG gold 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
48,059 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4985 DG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

4985 DG was last recorded at 48,059 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,452 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,607 miles
Average per year
2,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,059 miles
  • 2024 – 46,452 miles
  • 2023 – 44,726 miles
  • 2022 – 42,338 miles
  • 2021 – 40,548 miles
  • 2020 – 38,311 miles
  • 2019 – 35,985 miles
  • 2018 – 32,936 miles
  • 2017 – 30,554 miles
  • 2016 – 27,786 miles
  • 2015 – 24,110 miles
  • 2014 – 20,645 miles
  • 2013 – 16,453 miles
  • 2012 – 12,298 miles
  • 2011 – 9,780 miles
  • 2010 – 6,795 miles
  • 2009 – 5,541 miles
  • 2008 – 4,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,059 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,059 miles
    Test number
    225684129247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,059 miles (+1,607)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,059 miles
    Test number
    922351817325
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass46,452 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    683162518682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,448 miles (+1,722)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,448 miles
    Test number
    646834186440
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass44,726 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,726 miles
    Test number
    701261405880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,338 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    706150282920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,304 miles (+1,756)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,304 miles
    Test number
    299407517046
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass40,548 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,548 miles
    Test number
    788316465527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail40,543 miles (+2,232)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    302602326046
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass38,311 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,311 miles
    Test number
    635655569525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,276 miles (+2,291)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,276 miles
    Test number
    296307858833
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass35,985 miles (+3,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,985 miles
    Test number
    666467280085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer treads are 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin is about 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer treads are 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass32,936 miles (+2,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,936 miles
    Test number
    811291094748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass30,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    610489195355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Fail30,554 miles (+2,768)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    856354970571
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear in the hub (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  16. Pass27,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,786 miles
    Test number
    250098993250
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail27,786 miles (+3,676)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,786 miles
    Test number
    387661675319
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass24,110 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,110 miles
    Test number
    531532639160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,645 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,645 miles
    Test number
    386261664422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,453 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,453 miles
    Test number
    306174973200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,298 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    12,298 miles
    Test number
    396652162466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,780 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    9,780 miles
    Test number
    629682571293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,795 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    6,795 miles
    Test number
    972282170237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,541 miles (+822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    5,541 miles
    Test number
    704995869218
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated
  25. Pass4,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    4,719 miles
    Test number
    884499988278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4985 DG

What vehicle is registration 4985 DG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4985 DG on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 25 Nov 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 4985 DG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4985 DG is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 4985 DG?
The MOT on 4985 DG is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4985 DG done?
4985 DG was recorded at 48,059 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,536 miles a year.
Has 4985 DG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4985 DG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 4985 DG 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 4985 DG find?
4985 DG passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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