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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

RFE 785MOT history

RFE 785 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 15 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

RFE 785 silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,200 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RFE 785
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RFE 785 was last recorded at 94,200 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,190 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,200 miles
  • 2025 – 93,686 miles
  • 2024 – 93,393 miles
  • 2023 – 92,389 miles
  • 2022 – 91,658 miles
  • 2021 – 91,040 miles
  • 2019 – 90,173 miles
  • 2018 – 88,908 miles
  • 2017 – 87,966 miles
  • 2016 – 86,839 miles
  • 2015 – 85,250 miles
  • 2014 – 78,001 miles
  • 2013 – 69,027 miles
  • 2012 – 56,540 miles
  • 2011 – 47,460 miles
  • 2010 – 38,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,200 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,200 miles
    Test number
    147986595644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail94,190 miles (+504)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,190 miles
    Test number
    990894933271
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass93,686 miles (+293)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,686 miles
    Test number
    736508354577
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    403455302970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,393 miles (+1,004)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    274563821358
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,389 miles (+731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,389 miles
    Test number
    565480821214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,658 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,658 miles
    Test number
    268259969484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,040 miles (+867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    651712578783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,173 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,173 miles
    Test number
    980913932787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,908 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,908 miles
    Test number
    568623780339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,966 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    707506491120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,950 miles (+1,111)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    562328804169
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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 Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40ZR18 97Y (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass86,839 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,839 miles
    Test number
    198858753594
    • 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail86,827 miles (+1,577)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,827 miles
    Test number
    981054681684
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass85,250 miles (+7,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,250 miles
    Test number
    821728155560
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass78,001 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    867569784262
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail78,001 miles (+8,974)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    427349584213
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass69,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    976225473230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,027 miles (+12,487)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    946265773205
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass56,540 miles (+183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,540 miles
    Test number
    396339982251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail56,357 miles (+8,897)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,357 miles
    Test number
    846503182296
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail47,460 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,460 miles
    Test number
    339802791431
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass47,460 miles (+8,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,460 miles
    Test number
    345622991423
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass38,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,811 miles
    Test number
    554754210300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,811 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,811 miles
    Test number
    430883210379
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about RFE 785

What vehicle is registration RFE 785 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RFE 785 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 15 Nov 2007. 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 RFE 785 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RFE 785 is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on RFE 785?
The MOT on RFE 785 is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RFE 785 done?
RFE 785 was recorded at 94,200 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,532 miles a year.
Has RFE 785 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RFE 785 has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on RFE 785 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 RFE 785 find?
RFE 785 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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