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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

K30 ELAMOT history

K30 ELA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 55,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

K30 ELA 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 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,490 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 ELA was last recorded at 55,490 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2024: 49,373 miles, lower than 73,503 miles on 27 Apr 2023.

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
52,583 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,907 miles
Average per year
3,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,490 miles
  • 2025 – 52,583 miles
  • 2024 – 49,373 miles
  • 2023 – 73,503 miles
  • 2022 – 40,172 miles
  • 2021 – 35,140 miles
  • 2020 – 32,808 miles
  • 2019 – 27,496 miles
  • 2018 – 23,924 miles
  • 2017 – 20,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,490 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has stone chip outside zone (A) less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Plastic cover under car

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,490 miles (+2,907)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    175297862836
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has stone chip outside zone (A) less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass52,583 miles (+3,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,583 miles
    Test number
    236941279540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBtake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryRd wheels coating peeling on inner edge
    • AdvisorySurface rust under body

  3. Pass49,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    525321370408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail49,373 miles (-24,130)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    938224622024
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,503 miles
    Test number
    540724759579
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail73,503 miles (+33,331)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,503 miles
    Test number
    607577759708
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass40,172 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    40,172 miles
    Test number
    695096620054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail40,168 miles (+5,028)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    877660561992
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass35,140 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    35,140 miles
    Test number
    357598603688
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fittered under car

  10. Fail35,118 miles (+2,310)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,118 miles
    Test number
    634815747056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fittered under car

  11. Pass32,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    745502185838
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover under car

  12. Fail32,808 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    761504264078
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords damaged osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm nsr/osr (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover under car

  13. Fail32,801 miles (+5,305)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,801 miles
    Test number
    581846807580
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass27,496 miles (+3,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,496 miles
    Test number
    279455239532
    • AdvisoryOsf nsf break pipe crodded
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover under car

  15. Pass23,924 miles (+3,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,924 miles
    Test number
    646222604413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass20,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,409 miles
    Test number
    194381879774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 ELA

Does K30 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 ELA is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 ELA?
The MOT on K30 ELA is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 ELA done?
K30 ELA was recorded at 55,490 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,886 miles a year.
Has K30 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 ELA has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K30 ELA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K30 ELA find?
K30 ELA passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has stone chip outside zone (a) less than 10mm; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer edges, and 1 more.

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