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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

L96 WOWMOT history

L96 WOW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 20 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L96 WOW black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,925 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 WOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 WOW was last recorded at 116,925 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,467 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,458 miles
Average per year
10,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,925 miles
  • 2025 – 109,467 miles
  • 2024 – 100,421 miles
  • 2023 – 88,007 miles
  • 2022 – 79,151 miles
  • 2021 – 68,881 miles
  • 2020 – 59,844 miles
  • 2019 – 46,682 miles
  • 2018 – 35,123 miles
  • 2017 – 21,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,925 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,925 miles (+7,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,925 miles
    Test number
    690697287703
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass109,467 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,467 miles
    Test number
    887188406949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail109,467 miles (+9,046)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,467 miles
    Test number
    410072253149
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass100,421 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,421 miles
    Test number
    782266013168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,366 miles (+12,359)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,366 miles
    Test number
    305934820969
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass88,007 miles (+55)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,007 miles
    Test number
    920623063500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail87,952 miles (+8,801)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,952 miles
    Test number
    868227258741
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass79,151 miles (+10,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,151 miles
    Test number
    932988024252
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Pass68,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,881 miles
    Test number
    668891888538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,881 miles (+9,037)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,881 miles
    Test number
    189247852961
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
  11. Pass59,844 miles (+13,162)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,844 miles
    Test number
    918285722862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,682 miles (+11,559)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,682 miles
    Test number
    755654522450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,123 miles (+13,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,123 miles
    Test number
    948333480510
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal
  14. Pass21,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    21,354 miles
    Test number
    851436035485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L96 WOW

Does L96 WOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L96 WOW is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L96 WOW?
The MOT on L96 WOW is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L96 WOW done?
L96 WOW was recorded at 116,925 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 10,517 miles a year.
Has L96 WOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 WOW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L96 WOW 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 L96 WOW find?
L96 WOW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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