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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

L19 BLAMOT history

L19 BLA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 9 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

L19 BLA grey Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
174,057 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 BLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 BLA was last recorded at 174,057 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 6,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,552 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,505 miles
Average per year
10,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,057 miles
  • 2022 – 167,552 miles
  • 2021 – 161,340 miles
  • 2020 – 154,238 miles
  • 2019 – 150,011 miles
  • 2018 – 141,006 miles
  • 2017 – 131,862 miles
  • 2016 – 126,452 miles
  • 2015 – 121,151 miles
  • 2014 – 118,572 miles
  • 2012 – 99,455 miles
  • 2011 – 75,423 miles
  • 2010 – 43,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,057 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,057 miles (+6,505)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,057 miles
    Test number
    451544821785
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass167,552 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,552 miles
    Test number
    829290076029
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Torque arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail167,552 miles (+6,212)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,552 miles
    Test number
    967916659602
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Torque arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,340 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,340 miles
    Test number
    262465508248
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail161,340 miles (+7,102)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,340 miles
    Test number
    887987717648
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass154,238 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,238 miles
    Test number
    157471079566
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes split / debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail154,238 miles (+4,227)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,238 miles
    Test number
    605181632019
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes split / debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm appro & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass150,011 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    150,011 miles
    Test number
    506322714194
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail150,011 miles (+9,005)2 dangerous2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,011 miles
    Test number
    447495161036
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass141,006 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,006 miles
    Test number
    988190441774
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Fail141,006 miles (+9,144)1 major2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,006 miles
    Test number
    283131501574
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass131,862 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    738344499784
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust bracket snapped but system still secure
    • AdvisoryVarious underside surface corrosion

  13. Fail131,862 miles (+5,410)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    580678977979
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust bracket snapped but system still secure
    • AdvisoryVarious underside surface corrosion

  14. Pass126,452 miles (+43)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,452 miles
    Test number
    935538396337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on the limit now 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on rear brake discs

  15. Fail126,409 miles (+5,258)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,409 miles
    Test number
    537398287514
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm. Strong advise! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass121,151 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,151 miles
    Test number
    627490905192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass118,572 miles (+19,117)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,572 miles
    Test number
    109513984493
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass99,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,455 miles
    Test number
    268197602306
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail99,455 miles (+24,032)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,455 miles
    Test number
    475917402395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass75,423 miles (+32,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    356828591458
    • 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)

  21. Pass43,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,208 miles
    Test number
    422491700399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L19 BLA

Does L19 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L19 BLA expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L19 BLA?
The MOT on L19 BLA expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L19 BLA done?
L19 BLA was recorded at 174,057 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 10,059 miles a year.
Has L19 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 BLA has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L19 BLA 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 L19 BLA find?
L19 BLA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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