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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

L3 POKMOT history

L3 POK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 17 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 148,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L3 POK black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,605 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 POK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 POK was last recorded at 148,605 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 18,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2018: 22,155 miles, lower than 51,790 miles on 18 Jul 2017.
  • 5 Aug 2022: 10,995 miles, lower than 95,843 miles on 5 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,546 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
18,059 miles
Average per year
11,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,605 miles
  • 2025 – 130,546 miles
  • 2023 – 122,801 miles
  • 2022 – 109,973 miles
  • 2021 – 95,843 miles
  • 2020 – 93,267 miles
  • 2018 – 22,155 miles
  • 2017 – 51,790 miles
  • 2016 – 37,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,605 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rubber starting to split (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,605 miles (+18,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,605 miles
    Test number
    302747317161
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rubber starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass130,546 miles (+7,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,546 miles
    Test number
    672281378121
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass122,801 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,801 miles
    Test number
    383988022209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,746 miles (+12,773)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,746 miles
    Test number
    901893956189
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass109,973 miles (+98,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,973 miles
    Test number
    430231389494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail10,995 miles (-84,848)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,995 miles
    Test number
    368320442660
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture viewing resticted due to underlay and covering plastics on brakepipes front and rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass95,843 miles (+1,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,843 miles
    Test number
    224993374337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass93,919 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    698920801803
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass93,267 miles (+71,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,267 miles
    Test number
    819553009884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  10. Pass22,155 miles (-29,635)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,155 miles
    Test number
    906040146770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,790 miles (+14,291)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,790 miles
    Test number
    672284101656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,499 miles
    Test number
    548768703941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 POK

Does L3 POK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 POK is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 POK?
The MOT on L3 POK is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 POK done?
L3 POK was recorded at 148,605 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 11,572 miles a year.
Has L3 POK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 POK has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 POK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 POK find?
L3 POK passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rubber starting to split.

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