
Mercedes-Benz CLS
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
S12 OSWMOT history
S12 OSW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,149 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 141,149 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 OSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 OSW was last recorded at 141,149 miles on 14 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Nov 2021: 141,630 miles, lower than 141,682 miles on 15 Nov 2021.
- 14 Mar 2024: 141,149 miles, lower than 141,630 miles on 16 Nov 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,630 miles · 16 Nov 2021
- Average per year
- 8,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 141,149 miles
- 2021 – 141,630 miles
- 2020 – 141,594 miles
- 2019 – 137,711 miles
- 2018 – 125,018 miles
- 2017 – 116,312 miles
- 2016 – 108,741 miles
- 2015 – 101,487 miles
- 2014 – 93,361 miles
- 2013 – 82,027 miles
- 2012 – 71,281 miles
- 2011 – 62,362 miles
- 2010 – 38,950 miles
- 2009 – 28,397 miles
- 2008 – 11,951 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,149 miles (-481)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 141,149 miles
- Test number
- 460260239512
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust
Pass141,630 miles (-52)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 141,630 miles
- Test number
- 675861597446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,682 miles (+88)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,682 miles
- Test number
- 158056361526
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass141,594 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 141,594 miles
- Test number
- 143235446369
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Fail141,583 miles (+3,872)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,583 miles
- Test number
- 536410247765
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine management warning light illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,711 miles (+12,693)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 137,711 miles
- Test number
- 219384660339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEmissions limit only just met
Pass125,018 miles (+8,706)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 125,018 miles
- Test number
- 957097655296
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns poor
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass116,312 miles (+7,571)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 116,312 miles
- Test number
- 295406812979
- AdvisorySlight cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyres
- AdvisoryUnable to view front brake pads
Pass108,741 miles (+7,254)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 108,741 miles
- Test number
- 147071255679
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass101,487 miles (+8,126)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 101,487 miles
- Test number
- 444813199854
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,361 miles (+11,334)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 93,361 miles
- Test number
- 847592144219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,027 miles (+10,746)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 82,027 miles
- Test number
- 909443843226
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass71,281 miles (+8,919)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 71,281 miles
- Test number
- 935101342217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,362 miles (+23,412)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 62,362 miles
- Test number
- 438510031375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,950 miles (+1,409)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 38,950 miles
- Test number
- 160290830344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,541 miles (+9,144)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 37,541 miles
- Test number
- 430297220128
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- NoteL.E.D out in n/s stop light
Pass28,397 miles (+16,446)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 28,397 miles
- Test number
- 512242729154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,951 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 11,951 miles
- Test number
- 113282828155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S12 OSW
- Does S12 OSW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S12 OSW expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S12 OSW?
- The MOT on S12 OSW expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S12 OSW done?
- S12 OSW was recorded at 141,149 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 8,142 miles a year.
- Has S12 OSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 OSW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on S12 OSW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S12 OSW find?
- S12 OSW passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s; offside rear exhaust mounting defective; underbody surface rust.
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