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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

87 KAMOT history

87 KA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

87 KA black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
83,310 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
87 KA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

87 KA was last recorded at 83,310 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,287 miles · 12 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
4,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,310 miles
  • 2022 – 78,541 miles
  • 2018 – 75,498 miles
  • 2017 – 70,827 miles
  • 2016 – 58,029 miles
  • 2015 – 46,310 miles
  • 2014 – 39,434 miles
  • 2012 – 35,141 miles
  • 2011 – 32,916 miles
  • 2010 – 30,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,310 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBattery malfunction light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,310 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,310 miles
    Test number
    776798025568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery malfunction light on

  2. Fail83,287 miles (+4,746)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,287 miles
    Test number
    575861109242
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery malfunction light on

  3. Pass78,541 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    641375622608
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail78,541 miles (+3,043)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    858335815031
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass75,498 miles (+4,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,498 miles
    Test number
    853208059114
    • 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)

  6. Pass70,827 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,827 miles
    Test number
    771295410264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,666 miles (+12,637)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    905587520096
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  8. Pass58,029 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    488537067505
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryBrake service light on
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Fail58,020 miles (+11,710)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,020 miles
    Test number
    242937362947
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryBrake service light on
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass46,310 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,310 miles
    Test number
    645848325094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,276 miles (+6,842)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,276 miles
    Test number
    549797025026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass39,434 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,434 miles
    Test number
    399699124044
    • 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)

  13. Fail39,357 miles (+4,216)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,357 miles
    Test number
    808738914039
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,141 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,141 miles
    Test number
    485596462375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,916 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,916 miles
    Test number
    346084071452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,693 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,693 miles
    Test number
    550890610244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,683 miles1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,683 miles
    Test number
    583669600210
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Questions about 87 KA

What vehicle is registration 87 KA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 87 KA on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 27 Apr 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 87 KA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 87 KA expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 87 KA?
The MOT on 87 KA expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 87 KA done?
87 KA was recorded at 83,310 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 4,020 miles a year.
Has 87 KA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 87 KA has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 87 KA 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 87 KA find?
87 KA passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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