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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L30 JFAMOT history

L30 JFA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 44,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L30 JFA black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
44,020 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 JFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 JFA was last recorded at 44,020 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,518 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
502 miles
Average per year
1,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,020 miles
  • 2025 – 43,518 miles
  • 2024 – 42,055 miles
  • 2023 – 40,485 miles
  • 2022 – 38,855 miles
  • 2021 – 36,824 miles
  • 2020 – 35,673 miles
  • 2019 – 34,971 miles
  • 2018 – 33,072 miles
  • 2017 – 31,259 miles
  • 2016 – 29,152 miles
  • 2015 – 26,852 miles
  • 2014 – 24,927 miles
  • 2013 – 22,681 miles
  • 2012 – 20,559 miles
  • 2011 – 17,955 miles
  • 2010 – 15,242 miles
  • 2009 – 11,785 miles
  • 2008 – 8,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,020 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,020 miles (+502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    44,020 miles
    Test number
    422290645521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass43,518 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,518 miles
    Test number
    704187766037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,055 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    129374345932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,485 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,485 miles
    Test number
    323208821494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,483 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,483 miles
    Test number
    875842144999
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail40,482 miles (+1,627)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,482 miles
    Test number
    394963459316
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  7. Pass38,855 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,855 miles
    Test number
    456140114925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,824 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,824 miles
    Test number
    235011607403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,673 miles (+702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    580541778863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass34,971 miles (+1,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,971 miles
    Test number
    493345189149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass33,072 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    918186271328
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail33,072 miles (+1,813)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    231517333857
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass31,259 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,259 miles
    Test number
    886429264151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,152 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,152 miles
    Test number
    263273727481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,852 miles (+1,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,852 miles
    Test number
    269298005283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass24,927 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,927 miles
    Test number
    959957404253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,681 miles (+2,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,681 miles
    Test number
    537400513246
    • NoteNearside front & offside rear tyres damaged on outer wall

  18. Pass20,559 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,559 miles
    Test number
    647660452226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,381 miles (+2,426)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,381 miles
    Test number
    237281622261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

  20. Pass17,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,955 miles
    Test number
    335231401406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,955 miles (+2,713)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,955 miles
    Test number
    406261501281
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass15,242 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,242 miles
    Test number
    560877110243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,785 miles (+3,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,785 miles
    Test number
    133812269153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass8,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,081 miles
    Test number
    341066018151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 JFA

Does L30 JFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 JFA is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 JFA?
The MOT on L30 JFA is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 JFA done?
L30 JFA was recorded at 44,020 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,962 miles a year.
Has L30 JFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 JFA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 JFA 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 L30 JFA find?
L30 JFA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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