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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 4,966 cc

LK56 FLAMOT history

LK56 FLA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 9 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

LK56 FLA black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
143,988 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 FLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 FLA was last recorded at 143,988 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 4,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2010: 53,308 miles, lower than 55,306 miles on 24 Feb 2010.
  • 20 May 2019: 53,572 miles, lower than 109,221 miles on 18 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,133 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,855 miles
Average per year
5,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,988 miles
  • 2025 – 139,133 miles
  • 2024 – 134,396 miles
  • 2023 – 130,329 miles
  • 2022 – 126,275 miles
  • 2021 – 122,453 miles
  • 2019 – 53,572 miles
  • 2018 – 109,221 miles
  • 2017 – 104,249 miles
  • 2016 – 99,142 miles
  • 2015 – 93,380 miles
  • 2014 – 87,878 miles
  • 2013 – 80,511 miles
  • 2012 – 72,012 miles
  • 2011 – 63,875 miles
  • 2010 – 53,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,988 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Battery light on at dash

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective Exhayust support bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Head lamp washer jets working in bumper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,988 miles (+4,855)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,988 miles
    Test number
    919025879789
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,133 miles (+4,737)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,133 miles
    Test number
    141277085212
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive heavy oil contamination to underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,396 miles (+4,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,396 miles
    Test number
    541064844844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,329 miles (+4,054)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,329 miles
    Test number
    942009558053
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,275 miles
    Test number
    864488686444
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhayust support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,275 miles (+3,822)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,275 miles
    Test number
    531090790950
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhayust support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,453 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    259312102272
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHead light washers inoperative
    • AdvisoryN/s/r exhaust box flange clamp broken
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe damp

  8. Fail122,453 miles (+68,881)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    445754821686
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHead light washers inoperative
    • AdvisoryN/s/r exhaust box flange clamp broken
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe damp

  9. Pass53,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    958380384651
    • AdvisoryBattery light on at dash
    • AdvisoryHead lamp washer jets working in bumper

  10. Fail53,572 miles (-55,649)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    236006352735
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on at dash
    • AdvisoryHead lamp washer jets working in bumper

  11. Pass109,221 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    942199656476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,218 miles (+4,969)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,218 miles
    Test number
    295356132437
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn smooth inner & outer edges 245/40/18
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low

  13. Pass104,249 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,249 miles
    Test number
    868393575723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear both sides worn low
    • AdvisoryBattery light on at dash

  14. Fail104,203 miles (+5,061)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,203 miles
    Test number
    142865025982
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported both sides corroded brackets (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear both sides worn low
    • AdvisoryBattery light on at dash

  15. Pass99,142 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,142 miles
    Test number
    971208867060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,380 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    259942245103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,878 miles
    Test number
    986155034100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,878 miles (+7,367)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,878 miles
    Test number
    276263634137
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass80,511 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    245649503455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,012 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,012 miles
    Test number
    287268902107
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass72,012 miles (+8,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,012 miles
    Test number
    296988202419
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail63,875 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    188690211187
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  23. Pass63,875 miles (+10,567)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    298740111412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  24. Pass53,308 miles (-1,998)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,308 miles
    Test number
    970607150076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,306 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,306 miles
    Test number
    212675450071
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LK56 FLA

Does LK56 FLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 FLA is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 FLA?
The MOT on LK56 FLA is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 FLA done?
LK56 FLA was recorded at 143,988 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 5,486 miles a year.
Has LK56 FLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 FLA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LK56 FLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK56 FLA find?
LK56 FLA passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside exhaust mounting defective; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 7 more.

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