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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

L4 BFWMOT history

L4 BFW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L4 BFW silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,520 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BFW was last recorded at 121,520 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,361 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
6,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,520 miles
  • 2025 – 119,185 miles
  • 2024 – 116,404 miles
  • 2023 – 113,037 miles
  • 2022 – 109,307 miles
  • 2021 – 105,120 miles
  • 2020 – 102,284 miles
  • 2019 – 97,981 miles
  • 2018 – 92,349 miles
  • 2017 – 86,501 miles
  • 2016 – 80,234 miles
  • 2015 – 67,857 miles
  • 2014 – 49,701 miles
  • 2013 – 34,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,520 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,520 miles (+159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    907166894248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail121,361 miles (+2,176)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,361 miles
    Test number
    986450991441
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Recheck steering and suspension (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    247146466525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,185 miles (+2,781)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    687818968760
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    185481912056
    • 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. Fail116,404 miles (+3,367)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    274274580807
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass113,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,037 miles
    Test number
    516939627211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,037 miles (+3,730)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,037 miles
    Test number
    390307822619
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass109,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,307 miles
    Test number
    323412279438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,307 miles (+4,187)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,307 miles
    Test number
    760730193925
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass105,120 miles (+2,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,120 miles
    Test number
    344434992965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass102,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,284 miles
    Test number
    944429914336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail102,284 miles (+4,303)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,284 miles
    Test number
    529713289527
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torque / castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque / castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass97,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,981 miles
    Test number
    966868420670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail97,981 miles (+5,632)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,981 miles
    Test number
    907921945046
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass92,349 miles (+5,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    303971484313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass86,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,501 miles
    Test number
    122708155346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,501 miles (+6,267)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,501 miles
    Test number
    144484959314
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass80,234 miles (+12,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,234 miles
    Test number
    630650261584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,857 miles (+18,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    934592715344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,701 miles (+15,427)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,701 miles
    Test number
    525457484293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,274 miles
    Test number
    978583863292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 BFW

Does L4 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BFW is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BFW?
The MOT on L4 BFW is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BFW done?
L4 BFW was recorded at 121,520 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,706 miles a year.
Has L4 BFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BFW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 BFW 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 L4 BFW find?
L4 BFW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords, and 2 more.

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