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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LR05 VUSMOT history

LR05 VUS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 9 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LR05 VUS silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,434 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VUS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VUS was last recorded at 73,434 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,161 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
3,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,434 miles
  • 2025 – 73,161 miles
  • 2024 – 72,445 miles
  • 2023 – 71,061 miles
  • 2022 – 68,007 miles
  • 2021 – 65,946 miles
  • 2020 – 64,249 miles
  • 2019 – 62,054 miles
  • 2018 – 59,516 miles
  • 2017 – 54,949 miles
  • 2016 – 51,219 miles
  • 2015 – 49,456 miles
  • 2014 – 45,301 miles
  • 2013 – 45,276 miles
  • 2012 – 40,366 miles
  • 2011 – 35,491 miles
  • 2010 – 29,229 miles
  • 2009 – 24,005 miles
  • 2008 – 18,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,434 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,434 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,434 miles
    Test number
    500997892797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    760671595840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,161 miles (+716)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    637725406077
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,445 miles (+1,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    978371245916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,061 miles (+3,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    581643291647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,007 miles (+2,061)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,007 miles
    Test number
    201890556037
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass65,946 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    711402431995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,249 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,249 miles
    Test number
    665656705381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,054 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    572472078772
    • 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))

  10. Pass59,516 miles (+4,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,516 miles
    Test number
    929951062580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,949 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,949 miles
    Test number
    811366457232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,219 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,219 miles
    Test number
    243275241851
    • AdvisoryGearbox plastic under tray missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

  13. Fail51,190 miles (+1,734)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,190 miles
    Test number
    430110201433
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear 2X mounts corroded and broken however system is adequately supported

  14. Pass49,456 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,456 miles
    Test number
    517416525189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,301 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,301 miles
    Test number
    815353404225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,276 miles (+4,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,276 miles
    Test number
    977556003110
    • NoteGASH TO OUTER N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL

  17. Pass40,366 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    569322082023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,491 miles (+6,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,491 miles
    Test number
    647255721137
    • NoteCovers under engine and floors

  19. Pass29,229 miles (+5,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,229 miles
    Test number
    461515620121
    • NoteCover under engine and under floors

  20. Pass24,005 miles (+5,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,005 miles
    Test number
    172458519192
    • NoteCovers all underneath

  21. Pass18,061 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,061 miles
    Test number
    263432518411
    • NoteCoverd sills / cover's underneath

Questions about LR05 VUS

Does LR05 VUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VUS is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VUS?
The MOT on LR05 VUS is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VUS done?
LR05 VUS was recorded at 73,434 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,038 miles a year.
Has LR05 VUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VUS has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 VUS 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 LR05 VUS find?
LR05 VUS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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