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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

L29 MKJMOT history

L29 MKJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

L29 MKJ black 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 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,852 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 MKJ was last recorded at 123,852 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 12,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,336 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,516 miles
Average per year
6,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,852 miles
  • 2025 – 111,336 miles
  • 2024 – 97,232 miles
  • 2022 – 91,730 miles
  • 2020 – 85,970 miles
  • 2019 – 81,443 miles
  • 2018 – 69,834 miles
  • 2016 – 63,367 miles
  • 2014 – 47,186 miles
  • 2013 – 39,061 miles
  • 2012 – 32,008 miles
  • 2011 – 25,853 miles
  • 2010 – 19,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,852 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 both nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,852 miles (+12,516)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,852 miles
    Test number
    610677148336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,336 miles (+14,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,336 miles
    Test number
    262192706009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    663795045487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,232 miles (+5,502)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    887358933929
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    854555946050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,730 miles (+5,760)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    394566604881
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass85,970 miles (+4,527)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,970 miles
    Test number
    318687990960
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,443 miles (+4,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,443 miles
    Test number
    585005365816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,678 miles (+6,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    848420439916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,834 miles (+6,467)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    539946209140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has splits to inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass63,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    676175587895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,367 miles (+7,999)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    394917006241
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass55,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,368 miles
    Test number
    191059155136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail55,368 miles (+8,182)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,368 miles
    Test number
    895019669760
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass47,186 miles (+8,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,186 miles
    Test number
    889176154342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass39,061 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    527676233391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,008 miles (+6,155)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,008 miles
    Test number
    329278732397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,853 miles (+6,471)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,853 miles
    Test number
    499245931383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass19,382 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,382 miles
    Test number
    934657440356
    • NoteStone chip zone a

Questions about L29 MKJ

Does L29 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 MKJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 MKJ?
The MOT on L29 MKJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 MKJ done?
L29 MKJ was recorded at 123,852 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 6,582 miles a year.
Has L29 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 MKJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 MKJ 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 L29 MKJ find?
L29 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 12 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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