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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

L20 KGLMOT history

L20 KGL is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2024.

L20 KGL green Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2025
Mileage
137,996 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 KGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 KGL was last recorded at 137,996 miles on 10 Feb 2024, 3,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,378 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,618 miles
Average per year
7,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,996 miles
  • 2022 – 134,378 miles
  • 2021 – 128,935 miles
  • 2020 – 124,136 miles
  • 2019 – 116,326 miles
  • 2018 – 114,023 miles
  • 2017 – 110,793 miles
  • 2016 – 102,188 miles
  • 2015 – 90,342 miles
  • 2014 – 77,430 miles
  • 2013 – 65,733 miles
  • 2012 – 52,287 miles
  • 2011 – 43,222 miles
  • 2010 – 34,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,996 miles (+3,618)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,996 miles
    Test number
    610805986003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust

  2. Pass134,378 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,378 miles
    Test number
    336972244035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,935 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,935 miles
    Test number
    663189527649
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Fail128,931 miles (+4,795)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,931 miles
    Test number
    224727403933
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass124,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,136 miles
    Test number
    409284733392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,134 miles (+7,808)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,134 miles
    Test number
    986007990923
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,326 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    942300523938
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover & Under Trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail116,324 miles (+2,301)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,324 miles
    Test number
    976351018688
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to nearside rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to offside front flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to offside rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover & Under Trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass114,023 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,023 miles
    Test number
    659544932555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,793 miles (+8,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,793 miles
    Test number
    901776099482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,188 miles
    Test number
    164864542945
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail102,183 miles (+11,841)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,183 miles
    Test number
    802779907771
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,342 miles
    Test number
    792136753933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail90,342 miles (+12,912)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,342 miles
    Test number
    315768370987
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front alloy wheel has (rear axle only) stamped on inner bead rim

  15. Pass77,430 miles (+11,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    926270844248
    • NoteOffside front alloy has (Rear Axle Only) stamped on inside of rim.

  16. Pass65,733 miles (+13,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,733 miles
    Test number
    428385153201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,287 miles
    Test number
    108305432291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail52,286 miles (+9,064)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,286 miles
    Test number
    439055532206
    • FailureNearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,222 miles (+8,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,222 miles
    Test number
    335190251245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass34,738 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,738 miles
    Test number
    320813260205
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

Questions about L20 KGL

Does L20 KGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 KGL expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 KGL?
The MOT on L20 KGL expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 KGL done?
L20 KGL was recorded at 137,996 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2024, an average of 7,711 miles a year.
Has L20 KGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 KGL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 KGL 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 L20 KGL find?
L20 KGL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2024 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake lining(s) wearing thin; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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