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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

L40 MBPMOT history

L40 MBP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 17 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L40 MBP blue Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,056 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MBP was last recorded at 155,056 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 16,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,550 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,506 miles
Average per year
7,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,056 miles
  • 2025 – 138,550 miles
  • 2024 – 120,662 miles
  • 2023 – 113,117 miles
  • 2022 – 96,611 miles
  • 2021 – 80,698 miles
  • 2020 – 66,859 miles
  • 2018 – 45,234 miles
  • 2017 – 44,275 miles
  • 2016 – 42,844 miles
  • 2015 – 40,634 miles
  • 2014 – 37,661 miles
  • 2013 – 35,329 miles
  • 2012 – 33,910 miles
  • 2011 – 29,132 miles
  • 2010 – 27,221 miles
  • 2009 – 21,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,056 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,056 miles (+16,506)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,056 miles
    Test number
    127572600800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,550 miles (+17,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    138,550 miles
    Test number
    720610043180
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass120,662 miles (+7,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,662 miles
    Test number
    950697010195
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass113,117 miles (+16,506)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,117 miles
    Test number
    272689955122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,611 miles (+15,913)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,611 miles
    Test number
    915812949369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,698 miles
    Test number
    407007207890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail80,698 miles (+13,839)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,698 miles
    Test number
    276702243500
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    337249761981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,856 miles (+21,622)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,856 miles
    Test number
    129705833202
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass45,234 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,234 miles
    Test number
    857979214310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,275 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,275 miles
    Test number
    502988716978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,844 miles (+2,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,844 miles
    Test number
    562181837964
    • 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)

  13. Pass40,634 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    662127541897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,661 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,661 miles
    Test number
    398453534424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,329 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    385391963252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,910 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,910 miles
    Test number
    978327222228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,132 miles (+1,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,132 miles
    Test number
    146385951279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,221 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,221 miles
    Test number
    244256890121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,166 miles
    Test number
    391036499121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MBP

Does L40 MBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MBP is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 MBP?
The MOT on L40 MBP is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 MBP done?
L40 MBP was recorded at 155,056 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,812 miles a year.
Has L40 MBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MBP has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 MBP 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 L40 MBP find?
L40 MBP passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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