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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 3,498 cc

L24 ARDMOT history

L24 ARD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

L24 ARD black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
99,794 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 ARD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 ARD was last recorded at 99,794 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 17,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,875 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
17,919 miles
Average per year
8,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,794 miles
  • 2023 – 81,875 miles
  • 2022 – 73,915 miles
  • 2021 – 67,845 miles
  • 2019 – 62,248 miles
  • 2018 – 54,040 miles
  • 2017 – 45,401 miles
  • 2016 – 35,398 miles
  • 2015 – 22,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,794 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,794 miles (+17,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    387174516028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,875 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    543714915056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,987 miles
    Test number
    135165378319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,987 miles (+5,072)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,987 miles
    Test number
    908222385366
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    974194941352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail73,914 miles (+6,069)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,914 miles
    Test number
    140127211988
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    590156109783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r wheels cracked

  8. Fail67,845 miles (+5,597)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    254043183789
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r wheels cracked

  9. Pass62,248 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,248 miles
    Test number
    961914646394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,040 miles (+8,639)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    173522633361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,401 miles (+10,003)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,401 miles
    Test number
    841355184245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,398 miles (+12,662)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,398 miles
    Test number
    800900105940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,736 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,736 miles
    Test number
    288407397505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,841 miles
    Test number
    878732465132
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

  15. Fail20,841 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,841 miles
    Test number
    788742265166
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Questions about L24 ARD

Does L24 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 ARD expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 ARD?
The MOT on L24 ARD expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 ARD done?
L24 ARD was recorded at 99,794 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 8,509 miles a year.
Has L24 ARD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 ARD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L24 ARD 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 L24 ARD find?
L24 ARD passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes soft.

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