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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,987 cc

L5 SMRMOT history

L5 SMR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 82,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L5 SMR silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,412 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SMR was last recorded at 82,412 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,408 miles · 22 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,412 miles
  • 2025 – 72,496 miles
  • 2024 – 62,882 miles
  • 2023 – 53,504 miles
  • 2022 – 41,897 miles
  • 2021 – 28,554 miles
  • 2020 – 21,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,412 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 21 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,412 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    548775094474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail82,408 miles (+9,912)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    203842350719
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass72,496 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    206788019023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,882 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,882 miles
    Test number
    669628043088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,845 miles (+9,341)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    829151399296
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  6. Pass53,504 miles (+11,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,504 miles
    Test number
    262973197501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass41,897 miles (+13,343)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,897 miles
    Test number
    994555022014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,554 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    28,554 miles
    Test number
    979137634843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,974 miles
    Test number
    271972826842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SMR

Does L5 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SMR is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SMR?
The MOT on L5 SMR is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SMR done?
L5 SMR was recorded at 82,412 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 9,930 miles a year.
Has L5 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SMR has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 SMR 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 SMR find?
L5 SMR passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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