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Mercedes-Benz CLS

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,987 cc

88 KSMOT history

88 KS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 26 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 153,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

88 KS white 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,212 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
88 KS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

88 KS was last recorded at 153,212 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,200 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
12,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,212 miles
  • 2025 – 141,282 miles
  • 2024 – 129,191 miles
  • 2023 – 118,494 miles
  • 2022 – 108,435 miles
  • 2021 – 96,596 miles
  • 2020 – 84,982 miles
  • 2019 – 69,024 miles
  • 2018 – 55,740 miles
  • 2017 – 41,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,212 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,212 miles (+12)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,212 miles
    Test number
    124679221295
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail153,200 miles (+11,918)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,200 miles
    Test number
    393807389617
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass141,282 miles (+12,091)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,282 miles
    Test number
    896946638278
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake system requires inspection due to not releasing correctly
  4. Pass129,191 miles (+10,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,191 miles
    Test number
    125736413246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  5. Pass118,494 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,494 miles
    Test number
    759696020600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,376 miles (+9,941)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,376 miles
    Test number
    915281407986
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass108,435 miles (+11,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,435 miles
    Test number
    996228359838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass96,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    524662930951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,596 miles (+11,614)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    321936987651
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass84,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    435061434750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,982 miles (+15,958)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    577842993631
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass69,024 miles (+13,284)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    685584699284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front brake discs lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front brake pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen wiper blades smearing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass55,740 miles (+14,034)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,740 miles
    Test number
    475756424239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    182098389145
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2.0mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 88 KS

What vehicle is registration 88 KS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 88 KS on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 26 Mar 2014. 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 88 KS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 88 KS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 88 KS?
The MOT on 88 KS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 88 KS done?
88 KS was recorded at 153,212 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 12,345 miles a year.
Has 88 KS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 88 KS has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 88 KS 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 88 KS find?
88 KS passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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