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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

FHC 2MOT history

FHC 2 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

FHC 2 black 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,610 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FHC 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FHC 2 was last recorded at 98,610 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,590 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
5,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,610 miles
  • 2025 – 96,731 miles
  • 2024 – 94,969 miles
  • 2023 – 93,703 miles
  • 2022 – 91,668 miles
  • 2021 – 88,896 miles
  • 2020 – 87,679 miles
  • 2019 – 80,627 miles
  • 2018 – 75,107 miles
  • 2017 – 62,925 miles
  • 2016 – 56,563 miles
  • 2015 – 45,276 miles
  • 2014 – 33,258 miles
  • 2013 – 21,306 miles
  • 2012 – 16,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,610 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside park brake effort low in comparison to oposite brake, rectification strongly recommended.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,610 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    446792009463
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail98,590 miles (+1,859)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,590 miles
    Test number
    592716178565
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED strip mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass96,731 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,731 miles
    Test number
    568349000308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,726 miles (+1,757)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    475809460119
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,969 miles (+1,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,969 miles
    Test number
    203641219785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,703 miles (+2,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,703 miles
    Test number
    347759133569
    • 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))

  7. Pass91,668 miles (+2,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,668 miles
    Test number
    372916159878
    • AdvisoryOffside front steel brake pipe close to excessively corroded

  8. Pass88,896 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    378902360228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    750625234914
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDifferential oil leak from nearside output
    • AdvisorySteel pipe to offside front brake hose corroded

  10. Fail87,679 miles (+1,900)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    208589733979
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDifferential oil leak from nearside output
    • AdvisorySteel pipe to offside front brake hose corroded

  11. Pass85,779 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,779 miles
    Test number
    122427334457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,627 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    577929231601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,107 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,107 miles
    Test number
    305575601428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort low in comparison to oposite brake, rectification strongly recommended.

  14. Fail75,106 miles (+12,181)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,106 miles
    Test number
    781501894218
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort low in comparison to oposite brake, rectification strongly recommended.

  15. Pass62,925 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,925 miles
    Test number
    809695786455
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail62,858 miles (+6,295)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,858 miles
    Test number
    840654027938
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass56,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    793728453358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail56,563 miles (+11,287)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    331841902960
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,276 miles (+12,018)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,276 miles
    Test number
    719855875038
    • NoteFront brake disc lipped but not weakened

  20. Pass33,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,258 miles
    Test number
    555952574018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,258 miles (+11,952)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,258 miles
    Test number
    197952974465
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass21,306 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,306 miles
    Test number
    535347773044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,643 miles
    Test number
    538358602194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FHC 2

What vehicle is registration FHC 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FHC 2 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 29 Apr 2009. 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 FHC 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FHC 2 is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on FHC 2?
The MOT on FHC 2 is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FHC 2 done?
FHC 2 was recorded at 98,610 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,765 miles a year.
Has FHC 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FHC 2 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on FHC 2 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 FHC 2 find?
FHC 2 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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