Mercedes-Benz CLS
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
981 LOEMOT history
981 LOE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 90,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 90,569 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,126 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 981 LOE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
981 LOE was last recorded at 90,569 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 2,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,160 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,409 miles
- Average per year
- 4,126 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,569 miles
- 2025 – 88,160 miles
- 2024 – 82,948 miles
- 2023 – 79,110 miles
- 2022 – 75,366 miles
- 2021 – 71,882 miles
- 2020 – 69,430 miles
- 2019 – 62,559 miles
- 2018 – 59,654 miles
- 2017 – 55,643 miles
- 2016 – 51,538 miles
- 2015 – 47,255 miles
- 2014 – 43,360 miles
- 2013 – 39,665 miles
- 2012 – 35,656 miles
- 2011 – 28,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,569 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,569 miles (+2,409)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 90,569 miles
- Test number
- 887084678165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,160 miles (+5,212)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 88,160 miles
- Test number
- 580862894996
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,948 miles (+3,838)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 82,948 miles
- Test number
- 227114510935
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,110 miles (+3,744)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 79,110 miles
- Test number
- 394147833916
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight leveling adjuster not fully working
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,366 miles (+3,484)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 75,366 miles
- Test number
- 419117715312
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,882 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 71,882 miles
- Test number
- 404084895536
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail71,882 miles (+2,452)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,882 miles
- Test number
- 938133372913
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass69,430 miles (+6,871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 69,430 miles
- Test number
- 734547216427
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass62,559 miles (+2,905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,559 miles
- Test number
- 322782317041
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
- AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
Pass59,654 miles (+4,011)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 59,654 miles
- Test number
- 799498390592
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass55,643 miles (+4,105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 55,643 miles
- Test number
- 722317920865
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,538 miles (+4,283)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 51,538 miles
- Test number
- 773487375728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,255 miles (+3,895)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 47,255 miles
- Test number
- 819400668477
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass43,360 miles (+3,695)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 43,360 miles
- Test number
- 697727924205
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,665 miles (+4,009)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 39,665 miles
- Test number
- 467470923266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,656 miles (+7,179)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,656 miles
- Test number
- 305432952209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 28,477 miles
- Test number
- 177624431296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 981 LOE
- What vehicle is registration 981 LOE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 981 LOE on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Mar 2008. 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 981 LOE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 981 LOE is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 981 LOE?
- The MOT on 981 LOE is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 981 LOE done?
- 981 LOE was recorded at 90,569 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,126 miles a year.
- Has 981 LOE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 981 LOE has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on 981 LOE 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 981 LOE find?
- 981 LOE passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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