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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LL56 ERZMOT history

LL56 ERZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 240,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

LL56 ERZ blue Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
240,030 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL56 ERZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL56 ERZ was last recorded at 240,030 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 27,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
212,146 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
27,884 miles
Average per year
12,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,030 miles
  • 2022 – 212,146 miles
  • 2021 – 190,182 miles
  • 2020 – 183,559 miles
  • 2019 – 151,477 miles
  • 2018 – 118,718 miles
  • 2015 – 112,599 miles
  • 2014 – 100,894 miles
  • 2013 – 89,011 miles
  • 2012 – 75,867 miles
  • 2011 – 63,881 miles
  • 2010 – 52,197 miles
  • 2009 – 39,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,030 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,030 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    240,030 miles
    Test number
    994966944091
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail240,028 miles (+27,882)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,028 miles
    Test number
    453558650542
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass212,146 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    212,146 miles
    Test number
    346690909169
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail212,146 miles (+21,964)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,146 miles
    Test number
    868883286414
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass190,182 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    190,182 miles
    Test number
    399910059137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail190,182 miles (+6,623)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,182 miles
    Test number
    530508769049
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass183,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    183,559 miles
    Test number
    705172218443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail183,548 miles (+32,071)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,548 miles
    Test number
    510269852912
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass151,477 miles (+32,759)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    151,477 miles
    Test number
    314567897206
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass118,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,718 miles
    Test number
    105699962683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Fail118,709 miles (+6,110)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    195825138460
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass112,599 miles (+11,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,599 miles
    Test number
    318674843745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass100,894 miles (+11,883)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    100,894 miles
    Test number
    299135654280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,011 miles (+13,144)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,011 miles
    Test number
    388581943467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S/R brake disc is in a slighty poor condition
    • NoteScreen wash warning lamp is on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass75,867 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,867 miles
    Test number
    187478942277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail75,867 miles (+11,986)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,867 miles
    Test number
    819778942252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass63,881 miles (+11,684)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,881 miles
    Test number
    975479641280
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is worn thin on the inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is bold on inner edge(245/40zr18 97y)

  18. Pass52,197 miles (+12,538)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,197 miles
    Test number
    650873350265
    • NoteVehicle is fitted with plastic undertrays at front, back and sides.

  19. Pass39,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,659 miles
    Test number
    513935649205
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LL56 ERZ

Does LL56 ERZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL56 ERZ expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL56 ERZ?
The MOT on LL56 ERZ expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL56 ERZ done?
LL56 ERZ was recorded at 240,030 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 12,647 miles a year.
Has LL56 ERZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL56 ERZ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL56 ERZ 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 LL56 ERZ find?
LL56 ERZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; exhaust mounting defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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