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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

CTS 164MOT history

CTS 164 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

CTS 164 blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,635 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CTS 164
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

CTS 164 was last recorded at 70,635 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,260 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,375 miles
Average per year
4,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,635 miles
  • 2024 – 68,260 miles
  • 2023 – 64,341 miles
  • 2022 – 61,428 miles
  • 2021 – 57,860 miles
  • 2020 – 54,420 miles
  • 2019 – 51,533 miles
  • 2018 – 47,721 miles
  • 2017 – 41,932 miles
  • 2016 – 36,365 miles
  • 2015 – 29,230 miles
  • 2014 – 24,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,635 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor support bar bracket corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,635 miles
    Test number
    714571168796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor support bar bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail70,632 miles (+2,372)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,632 miles
    Test number
    650406641880
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor support bar bracket corroded

  3. Pass68,260 miles (+3,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    974122144929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass64,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,341 miles
    Test number
    652373407964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail64,341 miles (+2,913)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,341 miles
    Test number
    127243448425
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe under plastic trims under floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise inner brake disc badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass61,428 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    674222791178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail61,386 miles (+3,526)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,386 miles
    Test number
    470570118984
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass57,860 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,860 miles
    Test number
    768079295953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,420 miles (+2,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    851027289572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass51,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    270893915530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,530 miles (+3,809)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,530 miles
    Test number
    773206649657
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass47,721 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    715903063037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,932 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,932 miles
    Test number
    751398755583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,365 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,365 miles
    Test number
    131418472522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,356 miles (+7,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,356 miles
    Test number
    885042035861
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass29,230 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,230 miles
    Test number
    666155614459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,208 miles (+5,136)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    968271895874
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass24,072 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,072 miles
    Test number
    185408264202
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wear uneven

  19. Fail24,067 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,067 miles
    Test number
    538407664292
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wear uneven

Questions about CTS 164

What vehicle is registration CTS 164 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CTS 164 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2011. 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 CTS 164 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CTS 164 is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on CTS 164?
The MOT on CTS 164 is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CTS 164 done?
CTS 164 was recorded at 70,635 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,190 miles a year.
Has CTS 164 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CTS 164 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on CTS 164 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 CTS 164 find?
CTS 164 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear floor support bar bracket corroded; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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