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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

L26 LEDMOT history

L26 LED is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 29 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L26 LED silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,313 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 LED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 LED was last recorded at 132,313 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,800 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,513 miles
Average per year
6,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,313 miles
  • 2025 – 124,800 miles
  • 2024 – 117,869 miles
  • 2023 – 109,413 miles
  • 2021 – 107,386 miles
  • 2020 – 104,660 miles
  • 2019 – 102,329 miles
  • 2018 – 98,287 miles
  • 2017 – 93,499 miles
  • 2016 – 83,481 miles
  • 2015 – 73,922 miles
  • 2014 – 57,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,313 miles
  • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported middle section (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,313 miles (+7,513)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,313 miles
    Test number
    323286300216
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported middle section (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass124,800 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,800 miles
    Test number
    792177872637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,003 miles (+5,134)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,003 miles
    Test number
    659031541561
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass117,869 miles (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    646121870610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,413 miles (+2,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,413 miles
    Test number
    610223568155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass107,386 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    391862838840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,251 miles (+14)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,251 miles
    Test number
    763479779687
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail107,237 miles (+2,577)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,237 miles
    Test number
    629925296358
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass104,660 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,660 miles
    Test number
    780108939155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,329 miles (+4,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,329 miles
    Test number
    401881583462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass98,287 miles (+4,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    256316070026
    • AdvisoryInner edge of both front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

  12. Pass93,499 miles (+10,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,499 miles
    Test number
    881144380469
    • AdvisoryDiesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

  13. Pass83,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    870863964634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,481 miles (+9,559)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    557111609524
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass73,922 miles (+16,749)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,922 miles
    Test number
    247018105158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,173 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,173 miles
    Test number
    366353674027
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

Questions about L26 LED

Does L26 LED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LED is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 LED?
The MOT on L26 LED is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 LED done?
L26 LED was recorded at 132,313 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 6,099 miles a year.
Has L26 LED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 LED has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 LED 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 L26 LED find?
L26 LED passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported middle section; steering column universal joint has slight wear or play.

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