Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc
981 NOUMOT history
981 NOU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 23 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 224,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 224,976 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 20,972 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 981 NOU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 23 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
981 NOU was last recorded at 224,976 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 19,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 205,254 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19,722 miles
- Average per year
- 20,972 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 224,976 miles
- 2025 – 205,254 miles
- 2024 – 188,702 miles
- 2023 – 174,948 miles
- 2022 – 153,162 miles
- 2021 – 112,892 miles
- 2019 – 88,034 miles
- 2018 – 63,165 miles
- 2017 – 43,168 miles
- 2016 – 26,996 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass224,976 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 12 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,976 miles (+19,722)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 224,976 miles
- Test number
- 287399071794
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass205,254 miles (+18)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 205,254 miles
- Test number
- 253670956304
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail205,236 miles (+16,534)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,236 miles
- Test number
- 675839022994
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection leading to brake hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, centre to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, centre to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass188,702 miles (+13,754)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 188,702 miles
- Test number
- 740528429078
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,948 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 174,948 miles
- Test number
- 594874252060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- 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))
Fail174,932 miles (+21,770)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,932 miles
- Test number
- 246165443009
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dripping from undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,162 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 153,162 miles
- Test number
- 379533601568
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))
Fail153,158 miles (+40,266)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,158 miles
- Test number
- 903731318331
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass112,892 miles (+24,858)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 112,892 miles
- Test number
- 298962487050
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake reading low
Pass88,034 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 88,034 miles
- Test number
- 820290234075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,018 miles (+24,853)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,018 miles
- Test number
- 812183003811
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,165 miles (+19,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 63,165 miles
- Test number
- 670238571597
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass43,168 miles (+16,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 43,168 miles
- Test number
- 584088197563
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 26,996 miles
- Test number
- 389850244193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 981 NOU
- What vehicle is registration 981 NOU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 981 NOU on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 23 May 2013. 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 NOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 981 NOU is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 981 NOU?
- The MOT on 981 NOU is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 981 NOU done?
- 981 NOU was recorded at 224,976 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 20,972 miles a year.
- Has 981 NOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 981 NOU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on 981 NOU 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 NOU find?
- 981 NOU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge, and 1 more.
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