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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 3,498 cc

L1 VMGMOT history

L1 VMG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L1 VMG silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,177 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 VMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 VMG was last recorded at 137,177 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 8,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2015: 32,373 miles, lower than 36,774 miles on 18 Jun 2014.

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
128,813 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,364 miles
Average per year
8,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,177 miles
  • 2024 – 128,813 miles
  • 2023 – 121,258 miles
  • 2022 – 115,512 miles
  • 2021 – 110,182 miles
  • 2020 – 106,899 miles
  • 2019 – 103,036 miles
  • 2018 – 96,011 miles
  • 2017 – 84,680 miles
  • 2016 – 67,494 miles
  • 2015 – 52,634 miles
  • 2014 – 36,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,177 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW INNER EDGE
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,177 miles (+8,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,177 miles
    Test number
    952214428052
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,813 miles (+7,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,813 miles
    Test number
    643009516758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,258 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,258 miles
    Test number
    786656173748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,512 miles (+5,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,512 miles
    Test number
    759748750877
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION TO SOME COMPONENTS

  5. Pass110,182 miles (+3,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,182 miles
    Test number
    239445410277
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass106,899 miles (+3,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,899 miles
    Test number
    955817206443
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass103,036 miles (+7,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,036 miles
    Test number
    643838973412
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass96,011 miles (+11,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    427194548480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass84,680 miles (+751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,680 miles
    Test number
    483570256945
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGES WEARING LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL HAS A CUT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail83,929 miles (+16,435)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,929 miles
    Test number
    451467701098
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

  11. Pass67,494 miles (+14,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,494 miles
    Test number
    391381436727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass52,634 miles (+20,261)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    955637395169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,373 miles (-4,401)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,373 miles
    Test number
    749265885141
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass36,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,774 miles
    Test number
    489439664124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L1 VMG

Does L1 VMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 VMG is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 VMG?
The MOT on L1 VMG is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 VMG done?
L1 VMG was recorded at 137,177 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,765 miles a year.
Has L1 VMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 VMG has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L1 VMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L1 VMG find?
L1 VMG passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: n/s/f tyre slightly wearing low inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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