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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

C5 KTFMOT history

C5 KTF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 19 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

C5 KTF silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
142,248 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 KTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 KTF was last recorded at 142,248 miles on 13 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,248 miles · 9 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,248 miles
  • 2025 – 136,703 miles
  • 2024 – 133,782 miles
  • 2023 – 129,070 miles
  • 2022 – 124,667 miles
  • 2021 – 119,826 miles
  • 2020 – 116,977 miles
  • 2019 – 108,733 miles
  • 2018 – 96,884 miles
  • 2017 – 85,384 miles
  • 2016 – 75,115 miles
  • 2015 – 65,927 miles
  • 2014 – 57,195 miles
  • 2013 – 45,321 miles
  • 2012 – 33,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,248 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub bottom ball ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub bottom ball ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,248 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,248 miles
    Test number
    167192516792
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub bottom ball ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub bottom ball ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail142,248 miles (+5,545)5 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,248 miles
    Test number
    893242683609
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub bottom ball ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn & cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub bottom ball ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass136,703 miles (+2,921)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,703 miles
    Test number
    609400441570
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub component (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,782 miles (+4,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,782 miles
    Test number
    624537464476
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,070 miles (+4,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,070 miles
    Test number
    781085433667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play front hub rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,667 miles (+4,841)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,667 miles
    Test number
    181636589027
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass119,826 miles (+2,849)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,826 miles
    Test number
    164832376833
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass116,977 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    542439486366
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,976 miles (+8,243)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,976 miles
    Test number
    104125040733
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel around sump and exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear ball joint of 2 in hub) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,733 miles
    Test number
    164535925718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,733 miles (+116)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,733 miles
    Test number
    140577300382
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail108,617 miles (+11,733)4 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,617 miles
    Test number
    809027810467
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass96,884 miles (+11,500)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,884 miles
    Test number
    416132941115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,384 miles (+10,269)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    721409728848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,115 miles
    Test number
    602763706498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,175 miles (+9,248)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    189995163489
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass65,927 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,927 miles
    Test number
    498166815024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,195 miles
    Test number
    119717814027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,195 miles (+11,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,195 miles
    Test number
    296863714026
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail45,321 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,321 miles
    Test number
    707785213088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass45,321 miles (+11,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,321 miles
    Test number
    967535313020
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass33,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,797 miles
    Test number
    596908412031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 KTF

Does C5 KTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 KTF is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 KTF?
The MOT on C5 KTF is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 KTF done?
C5 KTF was recorded at 142,248 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 7,575 miles a year.
Has C5 KTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 KTF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 KTF 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 C5 KTF find?
C5 KTF passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub bottom ball ball joint; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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