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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

BOS 56MOT history

BOS 56 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

BOS 56 silver 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 14 May 2027
Mileage
105,489 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BOS 56
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BOS 56 was last recorded at 105,489 miles on 14 May 2026, 8,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,444 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,045 miles
Average per year
4,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,489 miles
  • 2025 – 97,444 miles
  • 2024 – 94,434 miles
  • 2023 – 88,474 miles
  • 2022 – 85,106 miles
  • 2020 – 81,992 miles
  • 2019 – 79,401 miles
  • 2018 – 76,429 miles
  • 2017 – 69,949 miles
  • 2016 – 62,041 miles
  • 2015 – 55,307 miles
  • 2014 – 47,221 miles
  • 2013 – 38,901 miles
  • 2012 – 32,541 miles
  • 2011 – 27,202 miles
  • 2010 – 24,874 miles
  • 2009 – 21,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront headlights are faded

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,489 miles
    Test number
    846624575742
    • AdvisoryFront headlights are faded

  2. Fail105,489 miles (+8,045)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,489 miles
    Test number
    761961647296
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlights are faded

  3. Pass97,444 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,444 miles
    Test number
    482155976597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    891710695994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,434 miles (+5,960)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    596906177459
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,474 miles (+3,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    132905975504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,106 miles
    Test number
    679253882932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,106 miles (+5)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,106 miles
    Test number
    221053325623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail85,101 miles (+3,109)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,101 miles
    Test number
    437219447603
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass81,992 miles (+2,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,992 miles
    Test number
    191046393176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp cracked
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass79,401 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,401 miles
    Test number
    871667436497
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail79,358 miles (+2,929)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    158495322980
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass76,429 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    851703151250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,949 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,949 miles
    Test number
    697632577873
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Fail69,911 miles (+7,870)3 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,911 miles
    Test number
    323027243103
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front ( arm ) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass62,041 miles (+6,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,041 miles
    Test number
    394677231385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Pass55,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    429092135155
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail55,307 miles (+8,086)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    556925125134
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail47,221 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    637758394031
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  20. Pass47,221 miles (+8,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    969708894059
    • 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)

  21. Pass38,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,901 miles
    Test number
    679607703197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,901 miles (+6,360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,901 miles
    Test number
    368562303145
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  23. Pass32,541 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,541 miles
    Test number
    295750832421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,202 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,202 miles
    Test number
    347014431128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,874 miles (+3,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,874 miles
    Test number
    500813030116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass21,333 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,333 miles
    Test number
    490617209149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,056 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,056 miles
    Test number
    463476509150
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about BOS 56

What vehicle is registration BOS 56 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BOS 56 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 5 Sept 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 BOS 56 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BOS 56 is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on BOS 56?
The MOT on BOS 56 is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BOS 56 done?
BOS 56 was recorded at 105,489 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,945 miles a year.
Has BOS 56 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BOS 56 has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on BOS 56 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 BOS 56 find?
BOS 56 passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front headlights are faded.

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