
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass129,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 129,091 miles
- Test number
- 798505939850
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass124,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 124,024 miles
- Test number
- 337466977415
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass117,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 117,959 miles
- Test number
- 814051584381
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass114,604 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 114,604 miles
- Test number
- 100718842975
- AdvisoryOil leak
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
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)
Pass80,836 miles (+8,275)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 80,836 miles
- Test number
- 445490095125
- NoteOSR heatsheild insecure
- NoteOil leak
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
Pass61,116 miles (+4,035)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 61,116 miles
- Test number
- 727143603245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,081 miles (+6,326)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 57,081 miles
- Test number
- 106514612374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,755 miles (+5,341)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 50,755 miles
- Test number
- 155299811379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,414 miles (+5,248)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 45,414 miles
- Test number
- 272489810379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,166 miles (+5,937)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 40,166 miles
- Test number
- 811978009360
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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