Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L55 OBYMOT history

L55 OBY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L55 OBY black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,045 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,088 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L55 OBY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L55 OBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 OBY was last recorded at 161,045 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,040 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,045 miles
  • 2025 – 152,704 miles
  • 2024 – 143,864 miles
  • 2023 – 136,370 miles
  • 2022 – 129,091 miles
  • 2021 – 124,024 miles
  • 2019 – 117,959 miles
  • 2018 – 114,604 miles
  • 2016 – 92,600 miles
  • 2015 – 80,836 miles
  • 2014 – 72,561 miles
  • 2013 – 61,116 miles
  • 2012 – 57,081 miles
  • 2011 – 50,755 miles
  • 2010 – 45,414 miles
  • 2009 – 40,166 miles
  • 2008 – 34,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,045 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,045 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,045 miles
    Test number
    504126173896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail161,040 miles (+8,336)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,040 miles
    Test number
    639288256762
    • MajorFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and inner wings both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass152,704 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,704 miles
    Test number
    372537109762
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail152,703 miles (+8,839)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,703 miles
    Test number
    587982537754
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass143,864 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,864 miles
    Test number
    261472684833
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside, misted, reduced headlamp aim output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel noisy when rotated, it would appear that the brakes may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail143,864 miles (+7,494)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,864 miles
    Test number
    259557055054
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside, misted, reduced headlamp aim output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel noisy when rotated, it would appear that the brakes may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass136,370 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,370 miles
    Test number
    611732584142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail136,368 miles (+36)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,368 miles
    Test number
    641466400672
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS FRONT AND REAR ARMS OS FRONT AND REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail136,332 miles (+7,241)1 dangerous12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,332 miles
    Test number
    374589360706
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass129,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,091 miles
    Test number
    798505939850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,091 miles (+5,067)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,091 miles
    Test number
    713765031409
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass124,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,024 miles
    Test number
    337466977415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,024 miles (+6,065)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,024 miles
    Test number
    114164751400
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass117,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,959 miles
    Test number
    814051584381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,959 miles (+3,355)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,959 miles
    Test number
    669943317044
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass114,604 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    100718842975
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Fail114,602 miles (+22,002)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,602 miles
    Test number
    199104458274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Pass92,600 miles (+11,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,600 miles
    Test number
    173926082556
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass80,836 miles (+8,275)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,836 miles
    Test number
    445490095125
    • NoteOSR heatsheild insecure
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass72,561 miles (+11,445)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    638021694180
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass61,116 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,116 miles
    Test number
    727143603245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,081 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,081 miles
    Test number
    106514612374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,755 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,755 miles
    Test number
    155299811379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,414 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,414 miles
    Test number
    272489810379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,166 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,166 miles
    Test number
    811978009360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,229 miles
    Test number
    664278498204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 OBY

Does L55 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 OBY is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 OBY?
The MOT on L55 OBY is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 OBY done?
L55 OBY was recorded at 161,045 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,088 miles a year.
Has L55 OBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 OBY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 OBY 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 OBY find?
L55 OBY passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Browse all L55O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.