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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.

S12 OSW silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass141,149 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass141,630 miles (-52)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,630 miles
    Test number
    675861597446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass93,361 miles (+11,334)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,361 miles
    Test number
    847592144219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. Pass71,281 miles (+8,919)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,281 miles
    Test number
    935101342217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,362 miles (+23,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,362 miles
    Test number
    438510031375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,950 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,950 miles
    Test number
    160290830344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. Pass28,397 miles (+16,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,397 miles
    Test number
    512242729154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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