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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

LP61 VMKMOT history

LP61 VMK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 16 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LP61 VMK silver 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,290 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 VMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 VMK was last recorded at 75,290 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,263 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,290 miles
  • 2025 – 65,945 miles
  • 2024 – 56,808 miles
  • 2023 – 46,822 miles
  • 2022 – 37,640 miles
  • 2021 – 36,048 miles
  • 2020 – 35,058 miles
  • 2019 – 33,556 miles
  • 2018 – 30,051 miles
  • 2017 – 27,209 miles
  • 2016 – 22,620 miles
  • 2015 – 17,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,290 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe and repair undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished within tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished within tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,290 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    886267359208
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe and repair undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail75,263 miles (+9,318)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    152007293562
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm to sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm to sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass65,945 miles (+9,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    698448644052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass56,808 miles (+9,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    594103311403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass46,822 miles (+9,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,822 miles
    Test number
    340209225542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  6. Pass37,640 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,640 miles
    Test number
    843046118030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail37,640 miles (+1,592)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,640 miles
    Test number
    583308117345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass36,048 miles (+990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,048 miles
    Test number
    465238996620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside and Cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass35,058 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,058 miles
    Test number
    738997166736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail35,058 miles (+1,502)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,058 miles
    Test number
    442200203450
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass33,556 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,556 miles
    Test number
    832142560186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail33,552 miles (+3,501)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,552 miles
    Test number
    703578130695
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass30,051 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,051 miles
    Test number
    707735208157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,209 miles (+4,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    749148990166
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass22,620 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,620 miles
    Test number
    735854780403
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror damaged

  16. Pass17,714 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,714 miles
    Test number
    107403845406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP61 VMK

Does LP61 VMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 VMK is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 VMK?
The MOT on LP61 VMK is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 VMK done?
LP61 VMK was recorded at 75,290 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,990 miles a year.
Has LP61 VMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 VMK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 VMK 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 LP61 VMK find?
LP61 VMK passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and repair undersealed.

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