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Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc

MBL 78MOT history

MBL 78 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 69,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MBL 78 silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,805 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MBL 78
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MBL 78 was last recorded at 69,805 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,800 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,805 miles
  • 2025 – 67,101 miles
  • 2024 – 62,021 miles
  • 2023 – 55,463 miles
  • 2022 – 51,080 miles
  • 2021 – 47,205 miles
  • 2020 – 43,532 miles
  • 2019 – 33,779 miles
  • 2018 – 26,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,805 miles
  • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,805 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    524791397467
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail69,800 miles (+2,699)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,800 miles
    Test number
    446568020191
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass67,101 miles (+5,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,101 miles
    Test number
    642428736556
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass62,021 miles (+6,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    612713023199
    • AdvisoryInner Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass55,463 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,463 miles
    Test number
    734829057481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass51,080 miles (+3,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,080 miles
    Test number
    453907377850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass47,205 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    275478089253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,532 miles
    Test number
    360333763349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,532 miles (+9,753)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,532 miles
    Test number
    344358922941
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass33,779 miles (+7,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,779 miles
    Test number
    586768526153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass26,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,678 miles
    Test number
    118287412534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

Questions about MBL 78

What vehicle is registration MBL 78 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MBL 78 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Mar 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MBL 78 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MBL 78 is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on MBL 78?
The MOT on MBL 78 is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MBL 78 done?
MBL 78 was recorded at 69,805 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
Has MBL 78 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MBL 78 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on MBL 78 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 MBL 78 find?
MBL 78 passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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