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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

K21 JLOMOT history

K21 JLO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 24 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

K21 JLO black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
122,251 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 JLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 JLO was last recorded at 122,251 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,233 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,251 miles
  • 2022 – 122,019 miles
  • 2021 – 121,400 miles
  • 2020 – 118,827 miles
  • 2019 – 113,856 miles
  • 2018 – 104,112 miles
  • 2017 – 91,925 miles
  • 2016 – 78,308 miles
  • 2015 – 72,462 miles
  • 2014 – 64,824 miles
  • 2013 – 55,259 miles
  • 2012 – 48,035 miles
  • 2011 – 38,081 miles
  • 2009 – 30,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,251 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • EXHAUST MOUNTS ADRIFT X2 SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/S/F JACKING BLOCK MISSING.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance SLIGHT DAMAGE TO LENSE (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED/CRACKED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,251 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,251 miles
    Test number
    118930366504
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,233 miles (+214)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,233 miles
    Test number
    811695906104
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,019 miles
    Test number
    338330943000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge, renewal of tyre recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,019 miles (+619)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,019 miles
    Test number
    343444955638
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge, renewal of tyre recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,400 miles
    Test number
    785691178147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,400 miles (+2,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,400 miles
    Test number
    590519741380
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass118,827 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,827 miles
    Test number
    622516937638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,856 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,856 miles
    Test number
    286875080583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,842 miles (+9,730)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,842 miles
    Test number
    957412161134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,112 miles (+12,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,112 miles
    Test number
    814419648070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass91,925 miles (+13,617)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    379214556853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,308 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,308 miles
    Test number
    623657514344
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST MOUNTS ADRIFT X2 SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED
    • AdvisoryN/S/F JACKING BLOCK MISSING.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance SLIGHT DAMAGE TO LENSE (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED/CRACKED

  13. Fail78,308 miles (+5,846)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,308 miles
    Test number
    223116927960
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INSIDE EDGE (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryADVISE CUTS TO BOTH FRONT TYRES(OUTER TYRE WALLS)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST MOUNTS ADRIFT X2 SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED
    • AdvisoryN/S/F JACKING BLOCK MISSING.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance SLIGHT DAMAGE TO LENSE (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES 2MM TREAD APPROX (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES INSIDE TYRE WEAR.
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED/CRACKED

  14. Pass72,462 miles (+7,638)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,462 miles
    Test number
    168908655459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvise Nearside front jacking point rubber missing
    • NoteAdvise Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteExhaust mount corroded/adrift(system still supported)
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped.

  15. Pass64,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,824 miles
    Test number
    205774164044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,824 miles (+9,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,824 miles
    Test number
    378064764061
    • 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)

  17. Pass55,259 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,259 miles
    Test number
    968100353034
    • 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)

  18. Fail55,242 miles (+7,207)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    186995143428
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass48,035 miles (+9,954)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    878528362018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,081 miles (+7,972)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,081 miles
    Test number
    456414301006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,109 miles
    Test number
    280858269192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about K21 JLO

Does K21 JLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K21 JLO expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K21 JLO?
The MOT on K21 JLO expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K21 JLO done?
K21 JLO was recorded at 122,251 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 6,096 miles a year.
Has K21 JLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 JLO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K21 JLO 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 K21 JLO find?
K21 JLO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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