Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

F5 LRFMOT history

F5 LRF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

F5 LRF 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 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,027 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,881 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for F5 LRF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
F5 LRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 LRF was last recorded at 85,027 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 8,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,452 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,575 miles
Average per year
4,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,027 miles
  • 2025 – 76,452 miles
  • 2024 – 67,828 miles
  • 2023 – 59,504 miles
  • 2022 – 56,742 miles
  • 2021 – 54,526 miles
  • 2020 – 52,912 miles
  • 2019 – 50,150 miles
  • 2018 – 48,299 miles
  • 2017 – 40,516 miles
  • 2016 – 35,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,027 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,027 miles (+8,575)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,027 miles
    Test number
    674303341847
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass76,452 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,452 miles
    Test number
    599393711821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail76,444 miles (+8,616)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,444 miles
    Test number
    452508673383
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass67,828 miles (+7,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,828 miles
    Test number
    718831570239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass60,424 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,424 miles
    Test number
    575367106839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,504 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,504 miles
    Test number
    106197576479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,480 miles (+2,738)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,480 miles
    Test number
    435856451641
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  8. Pass56,742 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    975058717911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,526 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,526 miles
    Test number
    318455723484
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Fail54,513 miles (+1,601)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,513 miles
    Test number
    187934978783
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass52,912 miles (+2,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    970698474024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass50,150 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,150 miles
    Test number
    847699359882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,121 miles (+1,822)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,121 miles
    Test number
    547590359937
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass48,299 miles (+7,783)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,299 miles
    Test number
    125307033918
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have inner and outer edges worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage that has been repaired with glue
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass40,516 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    312431775867
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail40,427 miles (+4,738)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,427 miles
    Test number
    520681356965
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass35,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    861247403773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,689 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    906363098738
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about F5 LRF

Does F5 LRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 LRF is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 LRF?
The MOT on F5 LRF is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 LRF done?
F5 LRF was recorded at 85,027 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,881 miles a year.
Has F5 LRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 LRF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 LRF 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 F5 LRF find?
F5 LRF passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides.

Browse all F5L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.