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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

L70 EYEMOT history

L70 EYE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 171,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L70 EYE silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
171,649 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 EYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 EYE was last recorded at 171,649 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 11,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,286 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,363 miles
Average per year
10,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,649 miles
  • 2025 – 160,286 miles
  • 2024 – 156,740 miles
  • 2022 – 141,745 miles
  • 2021 – 138,236 miles
  • 2019 – 121,504 miles
  • 2018 – 108,612 miles
  • 2017 – 87,708 miles
  • 2015 – 71,955 miles
  • 2014 – 44,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    171,649 miles
    Test number
    340205955151
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail171,649 miles (+11,363)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,649 miles
    Test number
    151558813353
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass160,286 miles (+3,546)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,286 miles
    Test number
    292604775231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass156,740 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,740 miles
    Test number
    149570326629
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail156,738 miles (+14,993)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,738 miles
    Test number
    757794416701
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass141,745 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,745 miles
    Test number
    975542201706
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass138,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,236 miles
    Test number
    763171024922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,236 miles (+16,732)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,236 miles
    Test number
    875041095603
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass121,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,504 miles
    Test number
    759137361505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,504 miles (+14)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,504 miles
    Test number
    356736528261
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail121,490 miles (+12,878)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,490 miles
    Test number
    966218578178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass108,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,612 miles
    Test number
    960857342341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  13. Fail108,612 miles (+20,904)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,612 miles
    Test number
    856203255031
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  14. Pass87,708 miles (+15,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,708 miles
    Test number
    958529144906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass71,955 miles (+11,753)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,955 miles
    Test number
    450415160804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,202 miles (+15,740)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,202 miles
    Test number
    658369505061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,462 miles
    Test number
    369059324029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 EYE

Does L70 EYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 EYE is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 EYE?
The MOT on L70 EYE is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 EYE done?
L70 EYE was recorded at 171,649 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 10,167 miles a year.
Has L70 EYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 EYE has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 EYE 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 L70 EYE find?
L70 EYE passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges.; offside rear lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk..

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