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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L55 EKEMOT history

L55 EKE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

L55 EKE silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
134,423 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 EKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 EKE was last recorded at 134,423 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,261 miles · 3 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
5,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,423 miles
  • 2023 – 131,261 miles
  • 2022 – 128,853 miles
  • 2021 – 125,348 miles
  • 2019 – 115,734 miles
  • 2018 – 111,233 miles
  • 2017 – 108,489 miles
  • 2016 – 105,417 miles
  • 2015 – 103,811 miles
  • 2014 – 101,060 miles
  • 2013 – 98,792 miles
  • 2012 – 81,543 miles
  • 2011 – 68,292 miles
  • 2010 – 61,533 miles
  • 2009 – 53,935 miles
  • 2008 – 47,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,423 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Front headlights dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,423 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,423 miles
    Test number
    595664166679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,261 miles (+2,408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,261 miles
    Test number
    204935303906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  3. Pass128,853 miles (+64)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,853 miles
    Test number
    796155475159
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail128,789 miles (+3,441)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,789 miles
    Test number
    428980658862
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,348 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    125,348 miles
    Test number
    429857265251
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail125,348 miles (+9,614)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,348 miles
    Test number
    702249621313
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,734 miles (+1,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,734 miles
    Test number
    531300280778
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,475 miles
    Test number
    257535639106
    • AdvisoryFront headlights dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail114,475 miles (+3,242)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,475 miles
    Test number
    368718943229
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlights dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,233 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,233 miles
    Test number
    759144510257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail111,232 miles (+2,743)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,232 miles
    Test number
    805960160425
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass108,489 miles (+3,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,489 miles
    Test number
    405473324851
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking block missing/skirting damaged

  13. Pass105,417 miles (+1,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    310395213658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass103,811 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    529431155050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,773 miles (+2,713)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,773 miles
    Test number
    317227045089
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass101,060 miles (+2,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    349071834074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass98,792 miles (+17,249)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,792 miles
    Test number
    568112553022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,543 miles (+13,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,543 miles
    Test number
    148100732059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,292 miles (+6,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    926314751192
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts to side wall

  20. Pass61,533 miles (+7,598)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,533 miles
    Test number
    183111370117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,935 miles (+6,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    472356639197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass47,804 miles (+229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    184569768167
    • NoteAll four wheels buckled

  23. Pass47,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    131705458170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 EKE

Does L55 EKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 EKE expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 EKE?
The MOT on L55 EKE expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 EKE done?
L55 EKE was recorded at 134,423 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 5,345 miles a year.
Has L55 EKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 EKE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 EKE 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 L55 EKE find?
L55 EKE passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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