
Mercedes-Benz CLS
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass100,421 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 100,421 miles
- Test number
- 782266013168
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass68,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 68,881 miles
- Test number
- 668891888538
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass59,844 miles (+13,162)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 59,844 miles
- Test number
- 918285722862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,682 miles (+11,559)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 46,682 miles
- Test number
- 755654522450
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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