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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

S16 AFHMOT history

S16 AFH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S16 AFH 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 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,187 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 AFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 AFH was last recorded at 87,187 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2021: 56,441 miles, lower than 65,118 miles on 23 Mar 2020.

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
87,186 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,187 miles
  • 2025 – 80,865 miles
  • 2024 – 73,609 miles
  • 2022 – 69,741 miles
  • 2021 – 67,794 miles
  • 2020 – 65,118 miles
  • 2019 – 59,941 miles
  • 2018 – 52,498 miles
  • 2017 – 45,732 miles
  • 2016 – 39,390 miles
  • 2015 – 33,636 miles
  • 2014 – 24,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,187 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheels and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,187 miles (+1)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,187 miles
    Test number
    454744075196
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheels and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail87,186 miles (+127)1 dangerous3 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,186 miles
    Test number
    585530858865
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255.35.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheels and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail87,059 miles (+6,194)3 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,059 miles
    Test number
    590993758234
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,865 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,865 miles
    Test number
    731077521401
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear donut splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail80,865 miles (+7,256)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,865 miles
    Test number
    459988048661
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear donut splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass73,609 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,609 miles
    Test number
    282251884574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Fail73,606 miles (+2,508)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,606 miles
    Test number
    130428905631
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  8. Pass71,098 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,098 miles
    Test number
    771420896668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail71,077 miles (+1,336)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    423493251708
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,741 miles (+1,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,741 miles
    Test number
    745105314097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass67,794 miles (+11,353)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,794 miles
    Test number
    544783177242
    • MinorNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail56,441 miles (-8,677)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,441 miles
    Test number
    707026024293
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level device snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass65,118 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    172074929010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,941 miles (+7,443)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    626512608503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,498 miles (+6,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    282420822743
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass45,732 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    210569920183
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail45,723 miles (+6,333)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,723 miles
    Test number
    388568396798
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,390 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,390 miles
    Test number
    607275811870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,383 miles (+5,747)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    777170611393
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,636 miles (+9,631)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    308149465095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,005 miles
    Test number
    116605754056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 AFH

Does S16 AFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 AFH is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 AFH?
The MOT on S16 AFH is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 AFH done?
S16 AFH was recorded at 87,187 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,026 miles a year.
Has S16 AFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 AFH has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 AFH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S16 AFH find?
S16 AFH passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 14 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play/knocking, and 11 more.

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