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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

DON 311MOT history

DON 311 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 61,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

DON 311 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,937 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DON 311
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DON 311 was last recorded at 61,937 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,302 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,635 miles
Average per year
3,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,937 miles
  • 2024 – 60,302 miles
  • 2023 – 58,569 miles
  • 2022 – 56,409 miles
  • 2021 – 54,027 miles
  • 2020 – 52,135 miles
  • 2019 – 50,107 miles
  • 2018 – 47,450 miles
  • 2017 – 44,050 miles
  • 2016 – 39,724 miles
  • 2015 – 36,213 miles
  • 2014 – 33,817 miles
  • 2013 – 30,204 miles
  • 2012 – 26,865 miles
  • 2011 – 23,560 miles
  • 2010 – 19,044 miles
  • 2009 – 13,111 miles
  • 2008 – 9,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,937 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,937 miles (+1,635)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    526310868900
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass60,302 miles (+1,733)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,302 miles
    Test number
    417590528760
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass58,569 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,569 miles
    Test number
    949665848232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,409 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,409 miles
    Test number
    381591709438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,027 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    254395911256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,135 miles (+2,028)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,135 miles
    Test number
    562883076261
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass50,107 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,107 miles
    Test number
    746765641639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,102 miles (+2,652)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,102 miles
    Test number
    669909470651
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass47,450 miles (+3,400)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,450 miles
    Test number
    691044663032
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass44,050 miles (+4,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,050 miles
    Test number
    291952898117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass39,724 miles (+3,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,724 miles
    Test number
    756478996528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass36,213 miles (+2,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,213 miles
    Test number
    619068180791
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass33,817 miles (+3,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    815899424350
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass30,204 miles (+3,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    416211833320
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass26,865 miles (+3,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,865 miles
    Test number
    459595422429
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass23,560 miles (+4,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,560 miles
    Test number
    138212831371
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass19,044 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,044 miles
    Test number
    763009820360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,111 miles (+3,745)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,111 miles
    Test number
    152293429373
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
  19. Pass9,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    9,366 miles
    Test number
    611334328335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DON 311

What vehicle is registration DON 311 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DON 311 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 1 Dec 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 DON 311 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DON 311 is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on DON 311?
The MOT on DON 311 is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DON 311 done?
DON 311 was recorded at 61,937 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,093 miles a year.
Has DON 311 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DON 311 has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on DON 311 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 DON 311 find?
DON 311 passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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