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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

ESU 740MOT history

ESU 740 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 14 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

ESU 740 silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,827 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESU 740
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESU 740 was last recorded at 95,827 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2016: 79,328 miles, lower than 79,913 miles on 16 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,154 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,673 miles
Average per year
3,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,827 miles
  • 2025 – 94,154 miles
  • 2024 – 92,332 miles
  • 2023 – 90,674 miles
  • 2022 – 88,894 miles
  • 2021 – 87,898 miles
  • 2020 – 87,276 miles
  • 2019 – 85,939 miles
  • 2018 – 83,732 miles
  • 2017 – 81,254 miles
  • 2016 – 79,328 miles
  • 2015 – 79,913 miles
  • 2014 – 73,667 miles
  • 2013 – 70,447 miles
  • 2012 – 67,530 miles
  • 2011 – 62,893 miles
  • 2010 – 50,174 miles
  • 2009 – 42,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,827 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Covers fitted obscuring some areas / component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel smell detected when bonnet raised -engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Covers fitted obscuring some areas / components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,827 miles (+1,673)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    917649970554
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass94,154 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    801045532567
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail94,154 miles (+1,822)2 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    946692195487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass92,332 miles (+1,658)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,332 miles
    Test number
    124485732613
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass90,674 miles (+1,780)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,674 miles
    Test number
    892223526423
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass88,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,894 miles
    Test number
    517449547154
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some areas / component
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,894 miles (+996)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,894 miles
    Test number
    252820612318
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some areas / component
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,898 miles (+622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,898 miles
    Test number
    990220888992
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some areas / component
    • AdvisoryFuel smell detected when bonnet raised -engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass87,276 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,276 miles
    Test number
    912433673147
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some areas / components
    • AdvisoryFuel smell detected when bonnet raised -engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail87,276 miles (+1,337)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,276 miles
    Test number
    954344777961
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some areas / components
    • AdvisoryFuel smell detected when bonnet raised -engine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass85,939 miles (+2,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,939 miles
    Test number
    229234549514
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some areas / components
    • AdvisorySlight play In front wheel bearings

  12. Pass83,732 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,732 miles
    Test number
    925648055990
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance close to maximum limits
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted preventing access/inspection of components
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryTyre run flat message illuminated
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

  13. Fail83,730 miles (+2,476)1 dangerous1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,730 miles
    Test number
    612211358773
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance very close to maximum limits
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted preventing access/inspection of components
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryTyre run flat indicator message illuminated
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

  14. Pass81,254 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,254 miles
    Test number
    762937219228
    • AdvisoryTyre run flat indicator message iluminated

  15. Pass79,328 miles (-585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    199912695339
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel smell under bonnet *Strong Advise*
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass79,913 miles (+6,246)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    545407345021
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass73,667 miles (+3,220)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    866971954010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass70,447 miles (+2,917)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,447 miles
    Test number
    335519643012
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRight rear exhaust bracket broken

  19. Pass67,530 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,530 miles
    Test number
    598083872006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,893 miles (+12,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,893 miles
    Test number
    558626841030
    • 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. Pass50,174 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    190529160423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    993170479038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESU 740

What vehicle is registration ESU 740 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESU 740 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 14 Mar 2006. 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 ESU 740 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESU 740 is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESU 740?
The MOT on ESU 740 is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESU 740 done?
ESU 740 was recorded at 95,827 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,159 miles a year.
Has ESU 740 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESU 740 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on ESU 740 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ESU 740 find?
ESU 740 passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge, and 2 more.

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