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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

533 GEWMOT history

533 GEW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 3 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

533 GEW 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 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
175,666 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
533 GEW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

533 GEW was last recorded at 175,666 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,348 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,318 miles
Average per year
6,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,666 miles
  • 2025 – 174,348 miles
  • 2024 – 173,070 miles
  • 2023 – 171,956 miles
  • 2022 – 169,074 miles
  • 2021 – 166,426 miles
  • 2020 – 164,960 miles
  • 2019 – 158,162 miles
  • 2018 – 143,316 miles
  • 2017 – 137,240 miles
  • 2016 – 127,739 miles
  • 2015 – 121,405 miles
  • 2014 – 113,856 miles
  • 2013 – 102,633 miles
  • 2012 – 91,495 miles
  • 2011 – 76,778 miles
  • 2010 – 60,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,666 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Sub support hanger sheered, system secure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody & suspension corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both, Plastic covers restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting view of testable itemsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,666 miles (+1,318)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    175,666 miles
    Test number
    643891106024
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Sub support hanger sheered, system secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody & suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both, Plastic covers restricting inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting view of testable items
  2. Pass174,348 miles (+1,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,348 miles
    Test number
    380166252263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting view of testable items
  3. Pass173,070 miles (+1,114)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,070 miles
    Test number
    418344509936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting view of testable items
  4. Pass171,956 miles (+2,882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,956 miles
    Test number
    564977004475
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Pass169,074 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,074 miles
    Test number
    907793652329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail169,072 miles (+2,646)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,072 miles
    Test number
    233890534580
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm infront of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms - bolt to bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm in front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass166,426 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,426 miles
    Test number
    769383886295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,960 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,960 miles
    Test number
    952951593590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,162 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,162 miles
    Test number
    430311169961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,161 miles (+14,845)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,161 miles
    Test number
    189329289434
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass143,316 miles (+6,076)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,316 miles
    Test number
    265464293607
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
  12. Pass137,240 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,240 miles
    Test number
    901219430807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Fail137,231 miles (+9,492)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,231 miles
    Test number
    430054677408
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear balljoint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  14. Pass127,739 miles (+6,334)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,739 miles
    Test number
    846746382824
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  15. Pass121,405 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,405 miles
    Test number
    949509321783
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  16. Fail121,384 miles (+7,528)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,384 miles
    Test number
    727808847306
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  17. Pass113,856 miles (+11,223)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,856 miles
    Test number
    568112034307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass102,633 miles (+11,138)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,633 miles
    Test number
    205193363286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,495 miles (+14,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    518469342323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass76,778 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    867365531262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,478 miles (+16,255)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    549791631225
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass60,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,223 miles
    Test number
    191025970440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 533 GEW

What vehicle is registration 533 GEW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 533 GEW on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 3 Mar 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 533 GEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 533 GEW is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 533 GEW?
The MOT on 533 GEW is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 533 GEW done?
533 GEW was recorded at 175,666 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,968 miles a year.
Has 533 GEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 533 GEW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on 533 GEW 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 533 GEW find?
533 GEW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 15 advisories: coil spring corroded n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; exhaust mounting defective sub support hanger sheered, system secure, and 12 more.

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