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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc

L5 ABRMOT history

L5 ABR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 17 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 45,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

L5 ABR black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
45,935 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ABR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ABR was last recorded at 45,935 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,918 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,935 miles
  • 2024 – 42,898 miles
  • 2023 – 38,684 miles
  • 2022 – 35,565 miles
  • 2021 – 33,201 miles
  • 2020 – 30,503 miles
  • 2019 – 25,864 miles
  • 2018 – 20,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,935 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,935 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    45,935 miles
    Test number
    137560747477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail45,918 miles (+3,020)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,918 miles
    Test number
    211683919750
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass42,898 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    785659936608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,684 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,684 miles
    Test number
    540743130632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,565 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    35,565 miles
    Test number
    263443853815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,201 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,201 miles
    Test number
    404326603020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,503 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,503 miles
    Test number
    894495576919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,864 miles (+5,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,864 miles
    Test number
    277950237635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass20,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    20,398 miles
    Test number
    521348421345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 ABR

Does L5 ABR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ABR is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 ABR?
The MOT on L5 ABR is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ABR done?
L5 ABR was recorded at 45,935 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 3,664 miles a year.
Has L5 ABR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ABR has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 ABR 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 L5 ABR find?
L5 ABR passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged.

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