
Mercedes-Benz CLS
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc
LS07 CEFMOT history
LS07 CEF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 11 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 202,197 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 202,197 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS07 CEF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 11 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS07 CEF was last recorded at 202,197 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 7,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Sept 2018: 137,027 miles, lower than 137,203 miles on 12 Sept 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 194,870 miles · 16 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,327 miles
- Average per year
- 9,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 202,197 miles
- 2023 – 194,870 miles
- 2022 – 179,827 miles
- 2021 – 166,074 miles
- 2020 – 140,068 miles
- 2019 – 138,808 miles
- 2018 – 137,027 miles
- 2017 – 130,805 miles
- 2016 – 115,718 miles
- 2015 – 108,240 miles
- 2014 – 99,076 miles
- 2012 – 78,820 miles
- 2011 – 70,086 miles
- 2010 – 60,736 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear3mm 245/45/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 30 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,197 miles (+7,327)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 202,197 miles
- Test number
- 392027401718
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear3mm 245/45/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))
Pass194,870 miles (+15,043)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 194,870 miles
- Test number
- 227738397633
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass179,827 miles (+13,753)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 179,827 miles
- Test number
- 351637402135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + nail in tyre 245/45/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,074 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 166,074 miles
- Test number
- 472095699021
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail166,074 miles (+26,006)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,074 miles
- Test number
- 987855823737
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (special ) (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,068 miles (+1,260)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 140,068 miles
- Test number
- 900074989176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,808 miles (+1,781)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 138,808 miles
- Test number
- 179348685715
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,027 miles (-176)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 137,027 miles
- Test number
- 301752986380
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail137,203 miles (+6,398)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,203 miles
- Test number
- 243592511271
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested Due to no dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,805 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 130,805 miles
- Test number
- 227419518874
- AdvisorySmall winter tyre fitted at time of test
Fail130,805 miles (+15,087)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,805 miles
- Test number
- 586551530554
- Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisorySmall winter tyre fitted at time of test
Pass115,718 miles (+7,478)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 115,718 miles
- Test number
- 321292090387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply or cords
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass108,240 miles (+9,164)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 108,240 miles
- Test number
- 651064144638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,076 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 99,076 miles
- Test number
- 509779104088
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteNearside rear exhaust box cracked
Fail99,076 miles (+20,256)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,076 miles
- Test number
- 218099004063
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteNearside rear exhaust box cracked
Pass78,820 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 78,820 miles
- Test number
- 809697152267
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail78,820 miles (+8,734)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,820 miles
- Test number
- 265177752228
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass70,086 miles (+9,350)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 70,086 miles
- Test number
- 266949401247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 60,736 miles
- Test number
- 172891910233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS07 CEF
- Does LS07 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS07 CEF expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS07 CEF?
- The MOT on LS07 CEF expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS07 CEF done?
- LS07 CEF was recorded at 202,197 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 9,967 miles a year.
- Has LS07 CEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS07 CEF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS07 CEF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS07 CEF find?
- LS07 CEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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