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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

L77 EMKMOT history

L77 EMK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L77 EMK silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,983 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 EMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 EMK was last recorded at 143,983 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,224 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
759 miles
Average per year
7,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,983 miles
  • 2025 – 143,224 miles
  • 2024 – 141,972 miles
  • 2023 – 138,363 miles
  • 2022 – 132,185 miles
  • 2021 – 123,440 miles
  • 2020 – 109,496 miles
  • 2019 – 94,812 miles
  • 2018 – 88,652 miles
  • 2017 – 78,728 miles
  • 2016 – 72,158 miles
  • 2015 – 69,401 miles
  • 2014 – 61,077 miles
  • 2013 – 50,079 miles
  • 2012 – 32,670 miles
  • 2011 – 25,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside steering rack has some play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,983 miles (+759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,983 miles
    Test number
    642871995304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass143,224 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,224 miles
    Test number
    203601588933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,972 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,972 miles
    Test number
    972831822576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,957 miles (+3,594)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,957 miles
    Test number
    118927702740
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass138,363 miles (+6,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,363 miles
    Test number
    618700339966
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass132,185 miles (+8,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,185 miles
    Test number
    911706407292
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass123,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    609560223454
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has some play
  8. Fail123,440 miles (+13,944)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    444674703191
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has some play
  9. Pass109,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    954855495028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Fail109,496 miles (+14,684)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    494804261310
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass94,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,812 miles
    Test number
    883974846973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  12. Fail94,812 miles (+6,160)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,812 miles
    Test number
    177059913963
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  13. Pass88,652 miles (+9,924)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,652 miles
    Test number
    210450953937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,728 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,728 miles
    Test number
    780208223976
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail78,728 miles (+6,570)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,728 miles
    Test number
    615102588453
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass72,158 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,158 miles
    Test number
    910003918201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,401 miles (+8,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    116852665419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass61,077 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    246596074254
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail61,077 miles (+10,998)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    255396174233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass50,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,079 miles
    Test number
    396920883475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,079 miles (+6,118)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,079 miles
    Test number
    439487073290
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass43,961 miles (+11,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,961 miles
    Test number
    865405563095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass32,670 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,670 miles
    Test number
    157500662462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,418 miles
    Test number
    305696561018
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L77 EMK

Does L77 EMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 EMK is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 EMK?
The MOT on L77 EMK is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 EMK done?
L77 EMK was recorded at 143,983 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,619 miles a year.
Has L77 EMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 EMK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L77 EMK 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 L77 EMK find?
L77 EMK passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18; offside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18.

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