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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L16 JTRMOT history

L16 JTR is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 3 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L16 JTR grey Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,968 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 JTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 JTR was last recorded at 125,968 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,710 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,258 miles
Average per year
6,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,968 miles
  • 2024 – 122,710 miles
  • 2023 – 119,621 miles
  • 2022 – 115,649 miles
  • 2021 – 113,156 miles
  • 2020 – 110,763 miles
  • 2019 – 102,720 miles
  • 2018 – 93,235 miles
  • 2017 – 80,054 miles
  • 2016 – 66,347 miles
  • 2015 – 55,144 miles
  • 2014 – 51,804 miles
  • 2013 – 48,489 miles
  • 2012 – 41,320 miles
  • 2011 – 32,600 miles
  • 2010 – 18,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,968 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,968 miles (+3,258)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,968 miles
    Test number
    520348242952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,710 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,710 miles
    Test number
    873203931156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,621 miles (+3,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,621 miles
    Test number
    260422055442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,649 miles
    Test number
    407501177864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,634 miles (+2,478)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,634 miles
    Test number
    913946909514
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass113,156 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,156 miles
    Test number
    483949600555
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass110,763 miles (+8,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,763 miles
    Test number
    974269518355
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  8. Pass102,720 miles (+9,485)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    555215635984
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both centres (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,235 miles (+13,181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    990861556568
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass80,054 miles (+13,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,054 miles
    Test number
    401330462205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass66,347 miles (+11,203)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    388323220418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,144 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    376185304498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,804 miles (+3,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    427545144226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass48,489 miles (+7,169)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,489 miles
    Test number
    789788903397
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDamage to N/S/R tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteO/S/R Exhaust mounting broken but still adequitly supported

  15. Pass41,320 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,320 miles
    Test number
    298428582138
    • NoteRear wheels buckled

  16. Fail41,320 miles (+8,720)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,320 miles
    Test number
    239935582152
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wheels buckled

  17. Pass32,600 miles (+14,356)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,600 miles
    Test number
    777732781195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront wipers drag

  18. Pass18,244 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,244 miles
    Test number
    273554720418
    • NoteOffside front track rod end worn to mot limit

Questions about L16 JTR

Does L16 JTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 JTR is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 JTR?
The MOT on L16 JTR is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 JTR done?
L16 JTR was recorded at 125,968 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,938 miles a year.
Has L16 JTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 JTR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 JTR 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 L16 JTR find?
L16 JTR passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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