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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

L15 EKVMOT history

L15 EKV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 156,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L15 EKV silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,232 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 EKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 EKV was last recorded at 156,232 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 14,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2018: 30,221 miles, lower than 37,555 miles on 31 Jul 2017.

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
142,170 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,062 miles
Average per year
13,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,232 miles
  • 2025 – 142,170 miles
  • 2024 – 126,413 miles
  • 2023 – 113,268 miles
  • 2022 – 99,061 miles
  • 2021 – 86,975 miles
  • 2019 – 67,540 miles
  • 2018 – 53,284 miles
  • 2017 – 37,555 miles
  • 2016 – 23,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy wheel has been repaired
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,232 miles (+14,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,232 miles
    Test number
    758071568290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass142,170 miles (+15,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,170 miles
    Test number
    440253501329
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass126,413 miles (+438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,413 miles
    Test number
    498652076977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail125,975 miles (+12,707)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,975 miles
    Test number
    155994447950
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass113,268 miles (+221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,268 miles
    Test number
    143868991096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail113,047 miles (+13,986)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,047 miles
    Test number
    932560579132
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass99,061 miles (+12,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,061 miles
    Test number
    872777742786
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass86,975 miles (+19,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,975 miles
    Test number
    529001700622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,540 miles (+14,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,540 miles
    Test number
    929622173061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass53,284 miles (+23,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    904747278785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,221 miles (-7,334)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,221 miles
    Test number
    770599476699
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass37,555 miles (+13,673)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,555 miles
    Test number
    533524073178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,882 miles
    Test number
    183480921961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L15 EKV

Does L15 EKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 EKV is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 EKV?
The MOT on L15 EKV is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 EKV done?
L15 EKV was recorded at 156,232 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 13,907 miles a year.
Has L15 EKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 EKV has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 EKV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 EKV find?
L15 EKV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front alloy wheel has been repaired; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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