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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

L7 SWEMOT history

L7 SWE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 17 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L7 SWE black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
160,881 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 SWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 SWE was last recorded at 160,881 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 10,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,541 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,340 miles
Average per year
9,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,881 miles
  • 2025 – 150,541 miles
  • 2024 – 139,896 miles
  • 2022 – 128,264 miles
  • 2021 – 117,879 miles
  • 2019 – 98,590 miles
  • 2018 – 87,605 miles
  • 2017 – 78,317 miles
  • 2016 – 72,657 miles
  • 2015 – 64,524 miles
  • 2014 – 54,541 miles
  • 2013 – 42,386 miles
  • 2012 – 29,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre is also wearing more on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,881 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    160,881 miles
    Test number
    831822863483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail160,881 miles (+10,340)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,881 miles
    Test number
    289739574927
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass150,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,541 miles
    Test number
    899364228683
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail150,541 miles (+10,645)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,541 miles
    Test number
    261709699171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass139,896 miles (+11,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,896 miles
    Test number
    853327782492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass128,264 miles (+10,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,264 miles
    Test number
    898284395178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,879 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,879 miles
    Test number
    298714281312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail117,875 miles (+18,751)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,875 miles
    Test number
    517640477407
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,124 miles
    Test number
    850718611166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,123 miles (+533)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,123 miles
    Test number
    431738665618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,590 miles (+10,985)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,590 miles
    Test number
    504033770746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,605 miles (+9,288)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,605 miles
    Test number
    252459214150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    629389296879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is also wearing more on inner edge.

  14. Fail78,317 miles (+5,660)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    679518932747
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre is also bald on inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is also wearing more on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle leaking, hence washer fluid indicator on dash illuminating.

  15. Pass72,657 miles (+8,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    472463179302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  16. Pass64,524 miles (+9,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,524 miles
    Test number
    515856905260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,541 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    236726214205
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail54,541 miles (+12,155)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    717976714283
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass42,386 miles (+12,788)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,386 miles
    Test number
    648682413279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,598 miles
    Test number
    695283922213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 SWE

Does L7 SWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 SWE is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 SWE?
The MOT on L7 SWE is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 SWE done?
L7 SWE was recorded at 160,881 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 9,738 miles a year.
Has L7 SWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 SWE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 SWE 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 L7 SWE find?
L7 SWE passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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