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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

515 JAFMOT history

515 JAF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

515 JAF 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,515 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
515 JAF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

515 JAF was last recorded at 96,515 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,086 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,429 miles
Average per year
4,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,515 miles
  • 2025 – 94,086 miles
  • 2024 – 91,761 miles
  • 2023 – 89,505 miles
  • 2022 – 86,873 miles
  • 2021 – 84,095 miles
  • 2020 – 81,735 miles
  • 2019 – 79,292 miles
  • 2018 – 76,242 miles
  • 2017 – 73,496 miles
  • 2016 – 70,706 miles
  • 2015 – 67,460 miles
  • 2014 – 63,456 miles
  • 2013 – 55,335 miles
  • 2012 – 45,225 miles
  • 2011 – 35,195 miles
  • 2010 – 25,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,515 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,515 miles (+2,429)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,515 miles
    Test number
    279677497660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met

  2. Pass94,086 miles (+2,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,086 miles
    Test number
    527621758922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass91,761 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,761 miles
    Test number
    935204951147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,505 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,505 miles
    Test number
    817967651103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    794035249090
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail86,873 miles (+2,778)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    328561932722
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,095 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    780186043915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,735 miles (+2,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,735 miles
    Test number
    983439862394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass79,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,292 miles
    Test number
    322585242380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,292 miles (+3,050)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,292 miles
    Test number
    139619826797
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,242 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    481454889951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,496 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,496 miles
    Test number
    917340413994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,706 miles (+3,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    786627229133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass67,460 miles (+4,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,460 miles
    Test number
    885873605251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass63,456 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,456 miles
    Test number
    479447164172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,440 miles (+8,105)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    388333664149
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,335 miles (+46)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,335 miles
    Test number
    525838893144
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail55,289 miles (+10,064)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,289 miles
    Test number
    779826693119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Fail45,225 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    368121192104
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass45,225 miles (+10,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    729951392126
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass35,195 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    969578081106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,192 miles (+9,755)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,192 miles
    Test number
    768327381128
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass25,437 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,437 miles
    Test number
    181221910245
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to wear indicators in centre of tread

Questions about 515 JAF

What vehicle is registration 515 JAF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 515 JAF on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Jul 2007. 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 515 JAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 515 JAF is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 515 JAF?
The MOT on 515 JAF is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 515 JAF done?
515 JAF was recorded at 96,515 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,413 miles a year.
Has 515 JAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 515 JAF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on 515 JAF 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 515 JAF find?
515 JAF passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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