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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LX55 LUWMOT history

LX55 LUW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

LX55 LUW silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
115,381 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 LUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 LUW was last recorded at 115,381 miles on 9 Sept 2023, 11,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,644 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
11,737 miles
Average per year
6,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,381 miles
  • 2022 – 103,644 miles
  • 2021 – 100,969 miles
  • 2020 – 97,124 miles
  • 2019 – 94,847 miles
  • 2018 – 92,034 miles
  • 2017 – 88,540 miles
  • 2016 – 78,175 miles
  • 2015 – 62,517 miles
  • 2014 – 50,390 miles
  • 2013 – 41,598 miles
  • 2012 – 35,477 miles
  • 2011 – 31,167 miles
  • 2010 – 26,689 miles
  • 2009 – 20,254 miles
  • 2008 – 13,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,381 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

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 fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Emission limits tested and met but dsm could not register the reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,381 miles (+11,737)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,381 miles
    Test number
    546667944100
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

  2. Pass103,644 miles (+2,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,644 miles
    Test number
    250866549342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,969 miles (+3,845)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,969 miles
    Test number
    725266009386
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,124 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,124 miles
    Test number
    704213293412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,847 miles (+2,813)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    423930077234
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,034 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,034 miles
    Test number
    454008033027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,540 miles (+385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,540 miles
    Test number
    775929581450
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEmission limits tested and met but dsm could not register the reading

  8. Fail88,155 miles (+9,980)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    416965651487
    • FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust hangar corroded (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust hangar missing (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEmission limits tested and met but dsm could not register the reading

  9. Pass78,175 miles (+15,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,175 miles
    Test number
    310251024079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass62,517 miles (+12,127)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    904286263000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,390 miles (+8,792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,390 miles
    Test number
    327171064403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,598 miles (+6,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,598 miles
    Test number
    656690473295
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn very low inner tread

  13. Pass35,477 miles (+4,310)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,477 miles
    Test number
    807622072268
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn very low inner tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low inner tread

  14. Pass31,167 miles (+4,478)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,167 miles
    Test number
    928315361226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn very low on edges
    • NoteOffside front brake disc some distortion - BORDERLINE PASS

  15. Pass26,689 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,689 miles
    Test number
    103395360277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail26,687 miles (+6,433)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,687 miles
    Test number
    941354060208
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass20,254 miles (+6,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    592102539255
    • NotePlastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection

  18. Pass13,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,533 miles
    Test number
    790185648295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 LUW

Does LX55 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 LUW expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 LUW?
The MOT on LX55 LUW expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 LUW done?
LX55 LUW was recorded at 115,381 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 6,781 miles a year.
Has LX55 LUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 LUW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LX55 LUW 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 LX55 LUW find?
LX55 LUW passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower; suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower, and 1 more.

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