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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

RWG 279MOT history

RWG 279 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

RWG 279 silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,669 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RWG 279
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RWG 279 was last recorded at 50,669 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,106 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
563 miles
Average per year
1,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,669 miles
  • 2025 – 50,106 miles
  • 2024 – 49,595 miles
  • 2023 – 48,966 miles
  • 2022 – 48,244 miles
  • 2021 – 47,791 miles
  • 2020 – 47,502 miles
  • 2019 – 46,771 miles
  • 2018 – 46,287 miles
  • 2017 – 45,524 miles
  • 2016 – 43,428 miles
  • 2015 – 41,025 miles
  • 2014 – 37,992 miles
  • 2013 – 34,409 miles
  • 2012 – 30,566 miles
  • 2011 – 27,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,669 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,669 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    689557081933
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail50,669 miles (+563)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    114056386916
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass50,106 miles (+511)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    50,106 miles
    Test number
    766479772311
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 2008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass49,595 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,595 miles
    Test number
    447203341125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,966 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,966 miles
    Test number
    910124459355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,244 miles
    Test number
    133563090763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,244 miles (+453)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,244 miles
    Test number
    687563076738
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass47,791 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,791 miles
    Test number
    408395791259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,502 miles (+731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    455709407791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,771 miles (+484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,771 miles
    Test number
    973935774455
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass46,287 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    849190691746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass45,524 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,524 miles
    Test number
    340670266406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,428 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,428 miles
    Test number
    272138190481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,025 miles (+3,033)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,025 miles
    Test number
    268632875018
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass37,992 miles (+3,583)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,992 miles
    Test number
    977372074042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre cut in the tread but not showing cords
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass34,409 miles (+3,843)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,409 miles
    Test number
    156009373002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass30,566 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,566 miles
    Test number
    119124042042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,592 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,592 miles
    Test number
    527495641003
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront discs wearing low
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteN/s/f alloy wheel slightly buckled

Questions about RWG 279

What vehicle is registration RWG 279 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RWG 279 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 26 Jun 2008. 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 RWG 279 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RWG 279 is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RWG 279?
The MOT on RWG 279 is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RWG 279 done?
RWG 279 was recorded at 50,669 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 1,472 miles a year.
Has RWG 279 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RWG 279 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on RWG 279 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 RWG 279 find?
RWG 279 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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