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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

K40 GMRMOT history

K40 GMR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

K40 GMR blue Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
168,594 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 GMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 GMR was last recorded at 168,594 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 1,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,856 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,738 miles
Average per year
7,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,594 miles
  • 2025 – 166,856 miles
  • 2024 – 164,928 miles
  • 2023 – 162,998 miles
  • 2022 – 158,554 miles
  • 2021 – 154,492 miles
  • 2020 – 152,890 miles
  • 2018 – 149,825 miles
  • 2017 – 141,751 miles
  • 2016 – 137,940 miles
  • 2015 – 128,635 miles
  • 2014 – 118,860 miles
  • 2013 – 97,525 miles
  • 2012 – 97,371 miles
  • 2011 – 83,348 miles
  • 2010 – 64,025 miles
  • 2009 – 45,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,594 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,594 miles (+1,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    168,594 miles
    Test number
    785420538574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass166,856 miles (+1,928)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,856 miles
    Test number
    438677725847
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,928 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,928 miles
    Test number
    859991088201
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail164,928 miles (+1,930)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,928 miles
    Test number
    325289936386
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass162,998 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,998 miles
    Test number
    817361126627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,554 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,554 miles
    Test number
    990611624691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,492 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    154,492 miles
    Test number
    564995067661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,894 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,894 miles
    Test number
    550140053629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,890 miles (+3,065)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,890 miles
    Test number
    532220797281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  10. Pass149,825 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,825 miles
    Test number
    536519783298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,751 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,751 miles
    Test number
    521858393831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,737 miles (+3,797)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,737 miles
    Test number
    540589544990
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass137,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,940 miles
    Test number
    943000000808
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  14. Fail137,939 miles (+9,304)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,939 miles
    Test number
    978696255335
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  15. Pass128,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    128,635 miles
    Test number
    635072748280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,635 miles (+9,775)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,635 miles
    Test number
    772989936246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass118,860 miles (+192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,860 miles
    Test number
    495800204473
    • NoteSidewall damage to driver side front tyre

  18. Fail118,668 miles (+21,143)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,668 miles
    Test number
    256743894226
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSidewall damage to driver side front tyre

  19. Pass97,525 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,525 miles
    Test number
    326412003339
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail97,525 miles (+154)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,525 miles
    Test number
    489782203472
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass97,371 miles (+14,023)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,371 miles
    Test number
    128472112376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    878005211396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,348 miles (+19,323)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    585775111385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass64,025 miles (+18,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    463393910323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass45,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,928 miles
    Test number
    480354719388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 GMR

Does K40 GMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 GMR is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 GMR?
The MOT on K40 GMR is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 GMR done?
K40 GMR was recorded at 168,594 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 7,378 miles a year.
Has K40 GMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 GMR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 GMR 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 K40 GMR find?
K40 GMR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; o/s/f tyre cracking; oil leak.

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