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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

L55 KLNMOT history

L55 KLN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L55 KLN silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,737 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 KLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 KLN was last recorded at 113,737 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,657 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
8,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,737 miles
  • 2025 – 105,069 miles
  • 2024 – 101,704 miles
  • 2023 – 91,454 miles
  • 2022 – 91,453 miles
  • 2021 – 87,118 miles
  • 2020 – 75,292 miles
  • 2019 – 72,974 miles
  • 2018 – 65,861 miles
  • 2017 – 52,754 miles
  • 2016 – 45,440 miles
  • 2015 – 29,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,737 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,737 miles (+80)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    752646399272
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail113,657 miles (+8,588)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,657 miles
    Test number
    335812494672
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Pass105,069 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,069 miles
    Test number
    692835386682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,704 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    491190779320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,702 miles (+10,248)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,702 miles
    Test number
    186258515441
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass91,454 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,454 miles
    Test number
    750314741891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail91,453 miles (+4,335)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    366484304055
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass87,118 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,118 miles
    Test number
    134270143658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,873 miles (+11,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    830805791926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre feathering on inner egde
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre feathering on inner edge
  10. Pass75,292 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    612701816527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,002 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,002 miles
    Test number
    637820153630
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass72,974 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,974 miles
    Test number
    829771548713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,861 miles (+13,107)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    743358495507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,754 miles (+7,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,754 miles
    Test number
    731570015023
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass45,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    203453626658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Worn on inner edge
  16. Fail45,440 miles (+15,581)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    224766035429
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Worn on inner edge
  17. Pass29,859 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,859 miles
    Test number
    804416482429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,552 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,552 miles
    Test number
    365371330069
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 KLN

Does L55 KLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 KLN is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 KLN?
The MOT on L55 KLN is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 KLN done?
L55 KLN was recorded at 113,737 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,139 miles a year.
Has L55 KLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 KLN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 KLN 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 KLN find?
L55 KLN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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