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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,498 cc

L14 RSUMOT history

L14 RSU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 13 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 151,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

L14 RSU black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2024
Mileage
151,467 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L14 RSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L14 RSU was last recorded at 151,467 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 8,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,164 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
8,303 miles
Average per year
10,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,467 miles
  • 2022 – 143,164 miles
  • 2021 – 134,649 miles
  • 2020 – 123,654 miles
  • 2019 – 123,407 miles
  • 2018 – 111,887 miles
  • 2017 – 101,779 miles
  • 2016 – 82,261 miles
  • 2015 – 57,744 miles
  • 2014 – 48,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,467 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front nearside and offside tyres wearing uneven at inner edge offside rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge also has cuts in tread unable to see ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear nearside and offside alloy wheels have various repairs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,467 miles (+8,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,467 miles
    Test number
    935895644308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,164 miles
    Test number
    828208363914
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail143,164 miles (+8,515)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,164 miles
    Test number
    695087182280
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass134,649 miles (+10,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,649 miles
    Test number
    209082083181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass123,654 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,654 miles
    Test number
    584472688989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,407 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,407 miles
    Test number
    763322555176
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres wearing uneven at inner edge offside rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge also has cuts in tread unable to see ply or cords
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside alloy wheels have various repairs

  7. Fail123,406 miles (+11,519)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,406 miles
    Test number
    853620327482
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very weak (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres wearing uneven at inner edge offside rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge also has cuts in tread unable to see ply or cords
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside alloy wheels have various repairs

  8. Pass111,887 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,887 miles
    Test number
    979095474400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail111,886 miles (+10,107)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,886 miles
    Test number
    339202857971
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,779 miles
    Test number
    700719003104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail101,778 miles (+19,517)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,778 miles
    Test number
    753004939543
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass82,261 miles (+24,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    856755688363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre irreparable 255/35 19 96Y
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  13. Pass57,744 miles (+8,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,744 miles
    Test number
    148092745060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass48,874 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,874 miles
    Test number
    625930954049
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail48,874 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,874 miles
    Test number
    615779744059
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L14 RSU

Does L14 RSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L14 RSU expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L14 RSU?
The MOT on L14 RSU expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L14 RSU done?
L14 RSU was recorded at 151,467 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 10,752 miles a year.
Has L14 RSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L14 RSU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L14 RSU 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 L14 RSU find?
L14 RSU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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