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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

L1 JLEMOT history

L1 JLE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 10 Nov 2010. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

L1 JLE silver 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 9 Jun 2026
Mileage
144,438 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 JLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L1 JLE was last recorded at 144,438 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,998 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,440 miles
Average per year
7,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,438 miles
  • 2025 – 142,998 miles
  • 2024 – 139,209 miles
  • 2023 – 134,343 miles
  • 2022 – 128,215 miles
  • 2021 – 122,916 miles
  • 2020 – 119,106 miles
  • 2018 – 110,726 miles
  • 2017 – 105,838 miles
  • 2016 – 89,586 miles
  • 2015 – 78,901 miles
  • 2014 – 68,290 miles
  • 2013 – 52,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,438 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light flashing when indicating (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp permanently on (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush into control arm (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush into control arm (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Undertray and sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,438 miles (+1,440)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,438 miles
    Test number
    810621094252
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light flashing when indicating (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp permanently on (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush into control arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush into control arm (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass142,998 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,998 miles
    Test number
    510782521083
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Fail142,792 miles (+3,583)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,792 miles
    Test number
    349062804048
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside And Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,209 miles (+4,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,209 miles
    Test number
    820278493528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass134,343 miles (+6,128)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,343 miles
    Test number
    888776539014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet dont work
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and sill covers fitted

  6. Pass128,215 miles (+5,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,215 miles
    Test number
    288833122676
    • AdvisoryUndertray and sill covers fitted

  7. Pass122,916 miles (+3,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,916 miles
    Test number
    235050859007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,106 miles
    Test number
    768467006710
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail119,106 miles (+8,380)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,106 miles
    Test number
    431598729970
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass110,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    800233842695
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall damaged

  11. Fail110,726 miles (+4,888)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    185486203416
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass105,838 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,838 miles
    Test number
    339373143738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

  13. Fail105,760 miles (+16,174)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,760 miles
    Test number
    472020903887
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear joint pressed into hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

  14. Pass89,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    712036532096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,586 miles (+10,685)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    763463724662
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre very worn on inside edge

  16. Pass78,901 miles (+10,611)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    365563816656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,290 miles (+15,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,290 miles
    Test number
    675217614360
    • NoteCrack in top of windscreen

  18. Pass52,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,389 miles
    Test number
    198360913356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 JLE

Does L1 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 JLE expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 JLE?
The MOT on L1 JLE expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 JLE done?
L1 JLE was recorded at 144,438 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 7,299 miles a year.
Has L1 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 JLE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 JLE 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 L1 JLE find?
L1 JLE failed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 8 major defects and 8 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section, and 13 more.

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