Mercedes-Benz CLS
White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
L5 EBSMOT history
L5 EBS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,167 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 84,167 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,762 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 EBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 EBS was last recorded at 84,167 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,158 miles · 26 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 3,762 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,167 miles
- 2024 – 80,719 miles
- 2023 – 77,753 miles
- 2022 – 74,759 miles
- 2021 – 71,360 miles
- 2020 – 69,149 miles
- 2019 – 67,234 miles
- 2018 – 61,814 miles
- 2017 – 57,810 miles
- 2016 – 54,550 miles
- 2015 – 48,999 miles
- 2014 – 43,575 miles
- 2013 – 40,489 miles
- 2012 – 36,144 miles
- 2011 – 30,910 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,167 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,167 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 84,167 miles
- Test number
- 857686237046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,158 miles (+3,439)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,158 miles
- Test number
- 894360121693
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass80,719 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 80,719 miles
- Test number
- 162036081030
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Fail80,717 miles (+2,964)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,717 miles
- Test number
- 152698695928
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass77,753 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 77,753 miles
- Test number
- 106350521209
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust hanger broken
Fail77,753 miles (+2,994)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,753 miles
- Test number
- 126798135215
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wearing through (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust hanger broken
Pass74,759 miles (+3,399)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 74,759 miles
- Test number
- 876772865079
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust hanger broken
Pass71,360 miles (+2,211)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 71,360 miles
- Test number
- 915362857538
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust hanger broke but secure
Pass69,149 miles (+1,915)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 69,149 miles
- Test number
- 506951774134
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,234 miles (+5,420)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,234 miles
- Test number
- 889458428158
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass61,814 miles (+4,004)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 61,814 miles
- Test number
- 165473328603
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass57,810 miles (+3,260)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 57,810 miles
- Test number
- 278752008043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 54,550 miles
- Test number
- 522480655535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,550 miles (+5,551)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,550 miles
- Test number
- 375270247973
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass48,999 miles (+5,424)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 48,999 miles
- Test number
- 695425065398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,575 miles (+3,086)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 43,575 miles
- Test number
- 598857584263
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass40,489 miles (+4,345)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 40,489 miles
- Test number
- 565798493233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,144 miles (+5,234)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 36,144 miles
- Test number
- 856258212333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,910 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 30,910 miles
- Test number
- 695519061291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,817 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,817 miles
- Test number
- 175065361271
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about L5 EBS
- Does L5 EBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EBS is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 EBS?
- The MOT on L5 EBS is valid until 28 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 EBS done?
- L5 EBS was recorded at 84,167 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,762 miles a year.
- Has L5 EBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 EBS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 EBS 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 EBS find?
- L5 EBS passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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